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About the Role
Bishop Young C of E Academy are looking for a career driven and enthusiastic apprentice to join their busy team. Your role will be to act as part of the Admin Team to undertake a wide range of administrative tasks, using Microsoft Word & Excel and other databases and providing a comprehensive service to staff, students and governors.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Staffing the main and student reception and acting as one of the first points of contact for visitors, staff and students
- To answer the school telephone and deal with queries as required
- To deal with such contacts in the appropriate records and ensuring that callers are directed to the correct place in an efficient, effective and pleasant manner
- Producing and collating manual and computer-generated periodic reports, booklets, brochures, leaflets, marketing materials, etc.
- Carrying out general office duties including but not limited to; whole school mail merges; typing/word processing; photocopying, collating, filing of records and paperwork; dealing with daily post (in and out)
- Creating, maintaining and collating student reports/letters, including notification of detentions, praise letters, achievement records
- To maintain student records, both manual and ICT based
- To arrange transport for both students and staff as required
- Receiving and debt collecting payments for visits, trips and general sales from students and staff and recording these accordingly, refunding payments where necessary
- Being available to assist in other areas of school operations where workload allows/dictates
- Any other duties commensurate with the post as requested by the headteacher
- Undertaking all the necessary training in order to carry out the above tasks effectively
- To carry out all tasks giving due regard to confidentiality of information and security of monies and property
- Demonstrate a high standard of personal and professional conduct and uphold public trust in the school by maintaining a high standard of ethics and behaviour both in and out of the workplace
- To carry out break and lunch duties in accordance with the duty rotas
Abbey MAT responsibilities
- Contribute to the overall aims and values of the academy and Trust, appreciate and support the roles of other members of the wider team and attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
- Comply with all academy and Trust policies and procedures including child protection, safeguarding, health, safety, welfare, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person
- To safeguard and promote the welfare of children for whom you have responsibility, or come into contact, including adhering to all specified procedures
- To promote and adhere to principles underpinning equalities in terms of employment and service delivery to ensure that colleagues are treated, and services deliver, in a fair and consistent manner
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Where you'll work
Bishop Young C of E Academy
Bishops Way
Seacroft
LS14 6NU
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
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Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
School Business Administration level 3
20% off the job training
Tutor support via online platform
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in: Maths and English (grade A-C (4-9) or equivalent)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Other requirements
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
At Bishop Young Academy it is our fundamental belief that all children have an entitlement to high-quality education and we are committed to providing excellent teaching and learning, pastoral care and additional opportunities for our students to enable them to flourish academically, socially, spiritually and emotionally in a supportive and caring environment.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Permanent role considered on completion of the apprenticeship
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Louise
louise.mcmeechan@lmpeducation.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000054930.
Closes in 29 days (Thursday 22 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
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