apply online icon APPRENTICE BUSINESS SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR - LEVEL 3

Ref 196496
Number of Posts 1
Grade Apprentice rate.
Salary £7.55 an hour (Pro rata)
Term Full-time - Term Time only.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027) .
Hours 35 hours a week.
Closing Date 20/06/2025.
Location
Ryelands Primary And Nursery School, Torrisholme Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2RJ (380 on roll)

Tel: 01524 64626
School website: www.ryelands.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Ryelands Primary and Nursery School.  The Governors are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Business Support apprentice who can contribute to the successful running of our school office.

The successful candidate will be working within a busy office with one of the roles being front desk, maintaining a friendly approach to all stakeholders.  It is essential the candidate will be able to work under pressure and communicate effectively with peers and pupils.

This is a 2 year apprentice post achieving Business Administration level 3.  The 1st year will be at apprentice rate of £7.55 per hour, the 2nd year will vary depending on the age of the successful candidate.  This is a 2 year post starting 1/9/25 till 31/8/27.  Please note that continuation after the apprenticeship is not guaranteed and will depend on available budget and business needs at the time.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Closing date is 5pm on 20/06/2025
Proposed Interview Date: 1st July 2025 


Desirable Qualifications
  • Administration qualification
  • Maths & English GCSE A-C/4 or above or equivalent – please note this is not essential can be obtained whilst doing the apprentice course

    • Essential Experience
  • Experience of providing good customer service
  • Experience of using ICT systems

    • Desirable Experience
  • Experience in working in a school environment
  • Experience of working on SIMS modules
  • Knowledge and experience of school policies relating to health and safety, behaviour, attendance, equal opportunities, child protection

    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Bev Jenkins School Business Manager on 01524 64626
    Proposed Interview Date:
    01/07/2025 
    Equal Opportunities statement
    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    Rehabilitation
    Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications to the school office or via email to b.jenkins@ryelands.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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