Business Administration Apprentice
New College Durham · Co. Durham · posted 23 October 2026
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Main Description:
Bullion Lane Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Administrative Assistant Apprentice to join its school office team. Working under the guidance of senior staff, you will help provide an effective administrative, clerical and secretarial service to support the smooth day-to-day running of the school.
You will work closely with the School Business Manager, the Senior Leadership Team, teaching staff, support staff, parents and external agencies. This is an opportunity to gain valuable practical experience in a school environment while developing your administrative and customer service skills.
Your duties will include:
- Welcoming visitors to the school, answering telephone calls and responding to face-to-face enquiries.
- Supporting the administration of breakfast club, including receiving payments and maintaining accurate records.
- Assisting with general HR administration, including preparing recruitment paperwork.
- Using school IT systems, including SIMS, alongside word-processing and database packages.
- Providing clerical support to teachers and the school leadership team, including photocopying, filing and preparing documents.
- Preparing and completing paperwork, lists, returns and other administrative documentation.
- Monitoring and reporting pupil absences.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date school records and databases.
- Helping distribute, collect and follow up forms requiring information from parents and carers.
- Recording monies received for breakfast club, school clubs, charities and other activities.
- Maintaining accident records where required.
- Following school policies and procedures, including visitor signing-in processes, behaviour, health and safety and safeguarding requirements.
- Supporting the school's response to emergency situations when required.
- You will also be expected to participate in training and development opportunities and contribute positively to the wider school community.
Your training
The successful candidate will work towards the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard, at New College Durham.
Training will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work effectively in an administrative role, including:
Where it leads
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard, developing transferable skills and practical experience to support progression into a range of administrative and business support roles. The knowledge and experience gained in this position could support future opportunities in school administration, office administration, business support, HR administration, reception and customer service.
About New College Durham
Things to consider
This role is based in a primary school and involves regular interaction with pupils, parents, staff and visitors. The successful applicant must follow school policies and safeguarding procedures and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Duties may vary according to the needs of the school.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired
- GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
Where you'll work
- Bullion Lane, Co. Durham, DH2 2DP
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