Business Administration Apprentice - Edgewick Community Primary School

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Coventry seeks a Business Administration Apprentice to provide clerical support and be the first point of contact for visitors. This role involves customer service, teamwork, and working alongside experienced staff while studying for a Level 3 School Administrator Apprenticeship. The position offers £8.60 per hour for the initial 12 months with potential for further employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and customer-service focused.
• Ability to maintain office administrative systems with training.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for callers and visitors.
• Provide clerical support to the Leadership Team.
• Welcome and assist visitors and answer their queries.

Skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Awareness of office procedures

Job description

Business Administration Apprentice - Edgewick Community Primary School

Edgewick Community Primary School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, kind and customer‑service focused Admin Apprentice. As a new apprentice you will be the first point of contact for callers and visitors to the school, offering guidance and assistance in person and by telephone. You will provide clerical support to the school, and members of the Leadership Team under the guidance of the Admin Officer, School Business Manager and Headteacher.

What is the job role?

• Have great customer service skills or a passion for customer service.
• Have an awareness of office procedures and equipment and the roles of a receptionist and clerical assistant.
• Be able (with training) to maintain office administrative systems.
• Receive visitors in a welcoming way, answer queries, and cope with parents, carers & visitors according to guidelines set.
• Work as part of a team.

Our apprentices will work alongside experienced staff to gain skills related to their job whilst also studying towards a Level 3 School Administrator Apprenticeship. Details about the apprenticeship can be found here: Level 3 Apprenticeship Business Administration – HOET.

We believe that by working in our school you will be given the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and experience that will allow you to be successfully employed in a future school admin role whether that is at Edgewick or elsewhere.

Job details

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 12pm or 12pm to 4pm – can be negotiated at interview.
Wage: £8.60 per hour for the first 12 months then NMW for the remaining time.
Term time only plus training days (39 weeks).
16 months plus 3 months EPA.
Closing date: 03/12/2025.
Interview date: To be confirmed.

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification. Or you can download the application pack and return completed direct to the school.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre‑employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Contact Details: Coventry City Council
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Contact: School Recruitment Team (DW)
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