Business Administration Apprenticeship

LMP Group; Barking; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside School is seeking a motivated Business Administration Apprentice to join the Admin Team. You will perform a wide range of administrative tasks using Word, Excel and school systems, while working towards a level 3 qualification.

This 18‑month apprenticeship offers a 37.5 hour week (term time only) at £8.00 per hour with pay progression to the National Minimum Wage after 12 months if you are over 19. Training is provided by LMP Education.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade A-C or functional skills equivalent.
• Motivation to complete Business Administration Level 3 qualification.
• Willingness to learn and use school databases and office systems.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact when visitors attend the school.
• Answer the telephone and manage enquiries efficiently.
• Schedule meetings and appointments for staff and parents.
• Help manage office supplies and equipment maintenance under supervision.
• Record attendance data and produce basic daily reports.
• Maintain pupil and staff records, including SEN info and contact details.
• Administer ParentPay and Free School Meals processes.
• Assist with trips, visits, and liaison with parents and external agencies.
• Filing and general enquiries handling.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Professional and polite manner

Observant

Commitment to professional development

Education

GCSE Maths and English (A-C) or functional skills equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

ParentPay

Class Charts

Job description

Riverside School are seeking a motivated Business Administration Apprentice to join their friendly team. You will act as part of the Admin Team to undertake a wide range of administrative tasks, using Microsoft Word & Excel, ParentPay, Class Charts, email and other databases. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable office experience whilst working towards a level 3 qualification.

Working week

Monday - Friday 09:30-5pm

37.5 hours (Term time only)

Wage

£8.00 per hour

Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if you are over 19.

Qualification

Business Administration level 3

Duration: 18 months

Training Provider: LMP Education

Duties and responsibilities

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Being the first point of contact when visitors attend the school.
• Answering the telephone
• Scheduling meetings and appointments
• Helping manage school office supplies, inventory, and equipment maintenance under supervision
• Recording and tracking pupil or staff attendance data and producing basic daily reports
• Keeping up to date records on all pupils including SEN info / EHC plans, contact details etc. Parentpay and Free School Meal administration.
• Trips and visits administration.
• Liaison between school / parents / external agencies.
• Dealing with general enquiries from parents, pupils, staff.
• Filing as and when necessary.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Enthusiastic and reliable.
• Flexible and adaptable with excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional and polite manner
• Time management
• Observant and reliable
• Commitment to professional development

Education and Qualifications

Maths and English at GCSE level A-C (4-9 or functional skills equivalent.

About the employer

Riverside School is an exciting Secondary School that opened in 2012. Riverside School serves the growing Barking Riverside community on the banks of the Thames in superb newly-built accommodation and is already fully-subscribed.

https://riverside-secondary.com/

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