Business Administration Apprentice
Horizons Specialist Academy Trust · Thornaby · posted 24 June 2026
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Potholders working to this job description may undertake any of the following main duties and responsibilities.
1. To deal with enquiries by telephone and face to face, and ensure that they are dealt with effectively and efficiently, e.g. answering routine queries and taking messages where appropriate.
2. Overseeing the correct operation of the telephone network.
3. To ensure that visitors to the school are received courteously and punctually whilst observing the appropriate security procedures.
4. Dealing with enquiries from staff and pupils as appropriate.
5. To assist with Trust-wide Archiving project.
6. Routine photocopying and document collation.
7. Undertaking a variety of clerical duties, including filing.
8. Provide cover / assistance to other members of staff as required.
9. To safeguard and promote the welfare of children for whom you come into contact with, to include adhering to all specified procedures.
10. To carry out your duties with full regard to the Trust’s Equality Policy.
11. To comply with Health and Safety policies, organisation's statements and procedures, report any incidents/accidents/hazards and take a pro-active approach to health and safety matters in order to protect both yourself and others.
12. Any other duties of a similar nature related to the post which may be required from time to time.
Your training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Where it leads
An opportunity for a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship.
About Horizons Specialist Academy Trust
Our academies provide high quality educational and learning experiences which aim to develop:
confident individuals who are positive about who they are and what they can achieve
successful, enthusiastic and motivated learners
positive participants in their local and wider communities
We have close working relationships with local schools which enable our students to form relationships and links with other children and young people around them. Established partnerships with post 16 education and vocational learning providers help to prepare our students for adulthood.
We value our close partnership with parents and carers and we actively seek to realise the hopes and aspirations they have for their children and young people.
Each academy has its own website which I would encourage you to visit where you will hear more from the Principals about what they do and what their students achieve.
Things to consider
The successful applicant will be subject to relevant vetting checks, including a satisfactory DBS check before an offer of appointment is confirmed. Following the appointment, the employee will be subject to re-checking as required from time to time by the trust. There also may be some flexibility around hours per week for the right candidate.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE GCSE Any subjects x5 including maths and english (grade (Grade A*-C/9-4)) — desired
Where you'll work
- Westlands Academy, Eltham Cresent, Thornaby, Stockton-On-Tees, TS17 9RA
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