Apprentice Administrator Vacancy

About the employer

We predominantly serve the Seddons Farm Estate and Radcliffe but do also have children from other areas of Bury in our school family.

We offer an engaging, inclusive and broad education to all our children. We also pride ourselves on creating a school environment that is safe and caring, taking account of children’s needs and circumstances in how we both educate and support our children.

About the vacancy

We are looking for a motivated and organised Apprentice Administrator to join our FA1 Learn Team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in administration within an educational setting.

Main duties & specific responsibilities: 

• Support the central team by providing day‑to‑day administrative support, including handling phone calls, emails and MS Teams messages, ensuring queries are dealt with or escalated promptly
• Assist with Trust communications, such as updating website content, preparing documents, and supporting internal updates and communications
• Support the coordination of meetings and events, including sending invites, preparing agendas and papers, arranging logistics, and taking clear minutes
• Maintain accurate records and data, following Trust processes and data protection requirements
• Support projects by gathering information, updating logs, and coordinating contributions from colleagues
• Assist with partnership and professional learning activities across the Trust, working collaboratively as part of the central #OneTeam, supporting colleagues and contributing to a high‑quality service
• Engage fully with apprenticeship training, applying new skills and completing required learning activities.

Key Attributes/Knowledge

• Be aware of and comply with policies relating to Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, confidentiality, Keeping Children Safe in Education as well as general staff procedures (training will be provided)
• Contribute to and uphold to the Trusts ethos, vision and aims of - #OneTeam #OneMission #OneFamily with a belief in our mission, vision and values
• Appreciate and support other professionals ‘to flourish and prosper’
• Be able to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines and provide a high quality experience and service
• A strong eye for detail and quality in everything you do 

You will receive the following training:

Business Administrator L3 Standard

This qualification requires college attendance once per month.

What skills are we looking for?

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential : English (GCSE - C/4 or above or equivalent)
• Essential : Maths (GCSE - C/4 or above or equivalent)

Outcome

While we aim to support apprentices in progressing within the organisation, any opportunity for a permanent role at the end of the apprenticeship will be subject to business needs.