Business Administration Apprentice

St Patricks RC High (Eccles); Worsley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The Governors of St Patrick's RC High School are looking to appoint an excellent enthusiastic Business Administration Apprentice to support and engage with different parts of the school, providing high-quality administrative services and interacting with internal and external teams.

The successful candidate will work 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, term time plus 5 days (39 weeks), reporting to the School Business Manager. Start date 28th September 2026; closing date 25th September 2026; DBS checks apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative services
• Support and engage with different parts of the school
• Interact with internal and external teams
• Help resolve issues across teams

Education

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Job description

The Governors of St Patrick's RC High School are looking to appoint an excellent enthusiastic Business Administration Apprentice to support and engage with different parts of the school, providing high-quality administrative services

and interacting with internal and external teams.

The successful candidate will contribute to organisational efficiency by supporting functional areas, working across teams and helping resolve issues, while developing transferable skills for future progression into senior or management roles

Apprenticeship Level: Level 3

Duration: 1218 months

Hours: 8.00 am to 3.00 pm, term time plus 5 days (39 weeks)

Reporting to: School Business Manager

Location: St Patrick's R C High School

Salary: Apprenticeship rate - £12.71 per hour rising to £13.45 after 12 months in post

Start date: 28th September 2026 or as soon as possible after.

Closing Date: 25th September 2026.

Interview Date W/C 28th September 2026.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure. An online search may be conducted for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks in the recruitment process.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

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