About the Role
This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity for a friendly, organised and motivated individual to gain valuable experience within a busy primary school office. Working alongside experienced administrative and business professionals, you will develop essential business administration, customer service and organisational skills while supporting the day-to-day running of the school.
Responsibilities
- Provide general administrative support within the school office.
- Maintain accurate pupil and parent records using Arbor, the school's Management Information System (MIS).
- Support the administration of daily pupil attendance registers.
- Answer telephone calls and take accurate messages.
- Welcome visitors, assist with signing-in procedures and direct them appropriately.
- Support the Business Manager with ordering school supplies and resources.
- Check, unpack and organise deliveries when orders arrive.
- Assist with processing supplier invoices within the school's finance systems.
- Support teachers with the administration of educational visits and school trips.
- Assist with collecting payments and funds where required.
- Produce and prepare routine correspondence and administrative documents.
- Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive pupil and school information.
- Build positive working relationships with staff, parents, pupils and visitors.
- Comply with school policies relating to safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection.
- Attend training sessions, meetings and professional development activities.
- Undertake any other reasonable administrative duties as directed by the Business Manager or senior leadership team.
Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Friendly and professional approach when dealing with children and adults.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Forms.
- Ability to work using your own initiative while recognising when to seek guidance.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
- Reliable, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
- Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list checks, right-to-work checks and safeguarding procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
Skills
- Business administration
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- School administration
- Communication
- Business support
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Forms
Location
- Hasmonean Primary School, 8–10 Shirehall Lane, London, NW4 2PD
Work Type
- Term time only
- 30 hours per week
Experience Level
- Apprenticeship
Education Level
- Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
Salary/Compensations
- £12,480 per year (based on £8.00 per hour)
Benefits
- Online apprenticeship training supported by experienced tutors
- Practical workplace training from experienced school administration and business professionals.
- Regular mentoring and progress reviews.
- Training in school administration systems, customer service, business support and office procedures.
- Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to permanent opportunities within school administration, business support or wider administrative roles within the education sector.
About the Company
- Hasmonean Primary School is a highly regarded Orthodox Jewish primary school located in North West London, educating children from Nursery through to Year 6.
- The school delivers an outstanding education by combining the National Curriculum with Jewish Studies, creating a nurturing environment where pupils achieve both academically and personally.
- Recognised as one of the Sunday Times' best schools, Hasmonean Primary prides itself on providing excellent teaching, strong values and a supportive school community.
