Business Support Administrator - Apprenticeship

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council; Wirral; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an enthusiastic Business Support Administrator Apprentice to join their team. This role offers an incredible opportunity to gain valuable experience while supporting the smooth operation of the school. As part of a caring and supportive environment, you will engage in various administrative tasks, from managing records to providing essential support during busy periods. With a focus on personal development and career progression, this apprenticeship is perfect for individuals eager to grow within the education sector. Join a forward-thinking academy that values every contribution and fosters a positive work-life balance.

Benefits

Mentoring and high-level training

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative support in an educational setting.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general administrative tasks for effective business support.
• Provide support for Exams and Admissions as required.

Skills

Administrative Support

IT Skills (Word, Excel)

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Relevant Certifications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database Management Systems

Job description

Salary Grade Minimum wage for Apprenticeships Currently up to £14,172

Full Time 36 hours per week on a 39 week contract

Fixed Term Contract - Initially, for approximately 15 months from the start date (until end of apprenticeship) - 36 hours per week, for term time only plus 1 week (training days) for the 15 month apprenticeship. Annual leave to be taken in non-term time.

Start Date As soon as possible

Business Support Administrator - Apprenticeship St John Plessington Catholic College

Responsible To Technical Business Support Lead

The governors of St John Plessington Catholic College would like to invite applications from excellent, enthusiastic and engaging individuals for the post of Business Support Administrator. The successful candidate will provide administrative support for the delivery of effective business support services in the running of the school.

St John Plessington Catholic College is a Voluntary Aided Catholic 11-18 Academy and is part of the Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust. St John Plessington serves the population of the Wirral and is oversubscribed in all year groups.

Key duties of the post are:

To undertake all aspects of general administrative tasks in the support of delivering a business support service to the school, under the direction of the School Business Support Lead

Providing administrative support for Exams and Admissions as required

To undertake administrative support to the team, providing cover and additional capacity during busy and peak periods, under the direction of the School Business Support Lead

Assisting with reprographics tasks, providing support for cover and during busy peak periods
Maintaining manual and computerised records/management information systems

To operate relevant IT equipment and software packages e.g. Word, Excel, databases and internet
Attending and participating in relevant meetings as required

Participating in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

We offer:

A unique opportunity to work for a MAT which is one of 87 national teaching school hubs and includes the lead school for Cheshire and Wirral Maths Hub

Mentoring and high level training

Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities and opportunities

A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core

Inclusion in whole school and MAT teams - working together to achieve ambitious outcomes whilst valuing every individual's contribution

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

The successful applicant will be subject to relevant clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.

To apply for this position, please send a covering letter, the completed recruitment forms attached to the vacancy listing and completed application form for the attention of Mr P McLoughlin, Headteacher, to [e-mail]. For further information please visit the 'Vacancies' section on our website www.stjohnplessington.com.

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the
advertised closing date, so please apply as soon as you can.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Closing Date for Applications
Friday 23rd May 2025 at 12.00pm