Business Administration Apprentice

Salford-Council; Worsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

St Patrick’s RC High School is seeking an enthusiastic Business Administration Apprentice at Level 3 to support and engage with different parts of the school, providing high-quality administrative services and interacting with internal and external teams.

The apprenticeship lasts 12–18 months with hours 8.00 am to 3.00 pm, term time plus 5 days (39 weeks). Salary is apprenticeship rate £12.71 per hour rising to £13.45 after 12 months in post.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic candidate pursuing a Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration.
• Demonstrates reliability and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work across teams and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support across school functions.
• Support and engage with different parts of the school.
• Interact with internal and external teams to resolve issues.
• Help enhance organisational efficiency and processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

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: 12–18 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

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
• Qualifications/registrations – if applicable for the role

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