Apprentice Administrator
The Futures Trust · Hinckley · posted 10 September 2026
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Job Purpose:
To support the effective running of the school/department while developing the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required for the apprenticeship standard. To support the School in delivering high standards of operational efficiency by providing administrative, communication and office management assistance. To ensure that students, parents/carers and the local community receive our key messages and understand the core values of our school.
Duties and responsibilities:
Administrative assistance -
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries, and packages.
- Maintain and update school records, databases, and other information systems.
- Use Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, etc.) for correspondence, reports, and other documents.
- Assist with general office duties, such as photocopying, filing, and ordering supplies.
Communication -
- Communicate with parents, teachers, and external contacts to answer inquiries.
- Prepare letters and other communications for distribution.
- Help with the organisation and hospitality for school events.
Office management -
- Keep the reception area clean, tidy, and presentable at all times.
- Ensure office procedures are followed for opening and closing.
Your training
As part of this role, you will undertake a nationally recognised apprenticeship programme relevant to your job role (e.g. Business Administrator Level 3,). The programme will include:
- Structured teaching and learning sessions delivered by an approved training provider
- Regular progress reviews and assessments
- Development of knowledge, skills and behaviours aligned to the apprenticeship standard
Where it leads
- Professional development opportunities
- Career pathways across the Trust
About The Futures Trust
Our Story
Why We Exist
Our story is one of moral purpose.
Rooted in the Midlands, our Trust has grown around a shared commitment to the young people and communities we serve.
We broaden aspirations, unlock opportunity and transform lives.
Together, we pursue a common goal: Building Brighter Futures through exceptional achievement, strong communities and enriching experiences for every learner, creating lasting impact for generations to come.
Our People
Our relentless drive for exceptional outcomes is rooted in a belief that every school should be strong, stable and ambitious, with a culture of always striving for more.
Our people share an unwavering commitment to learners, putting their needs first, delivering impactful teaching and learning, and working to remove barriers to success.
Together, we develop expertise, support one another and create the conditions for every learner to thrive.
How We Build Brighter Futures
Across The Futures Trust, we are united by a shared ambition: Building Brighter Futures.
Our Vision and Values set out why we exist, what we believe and how we work together to make a difference for learners, colleagues and communities. They provide a shared framework for every school across our Trust while respecting each school's unique identity.
Things to consider
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Must be able to commit to completing the full apprenticeship programme, including off the job training and assessment
Skills they're looking for
Where you'll work
- The Hinckley School, Butts Lane, Hinckley, LE10 1LE