Job Description

About the team we are recruiting to

Edgewick Community Primary School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, kind and customer service focused Admin Apprentice. As a new apprentice, you will be the first point of contact for callers and visitors to the school, offering guidance and assistance in person and by telephone.


You will provide clerical support to the school, and members of the Leadership Team under the guidance of the Admin Officer, School Business Manager and Headteacher.




What is the job role?

To be successful in this role you will:

Have great customer service skills or have a passion for customer service. Have an awareness of office procedures and equipment and the roles of a receptionist and clerical assistant. To be able (with training) to maintain office administrative systems To receive visitors in a welcoming way, answer queries, and cope with parents, carers & visitors according to guidelines set. Work as part of a team

Our apprentices will work alongside experienced staff to gain skills related to their job whilst also studying towards a Level 3 School Administrator Apprenticeship. Details about the apprenticeship can be found here: https://hoet.co.uk/schoolsadministratorlevel3/ - Level 3 Apprenticeship Business Administration - HOET


We believe that by working in our school you will be given the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and experience that will allow you to be successfully employed in a future school admin role whether that is at Edgewick or elsewhere.


Who are we looking for?

Hours Monday to Friday 8am to 12pm or 12pm to 4pm - can be negotiated at interview.


Wage: 8.60 per hour for the first 12 months then NMW for the remaining time.


Term time only plus training days (39 weeks).


16 months plus 3 months EPA.


Closing date: 03/12/2025


Interview date: To be confirmed


Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and and Person Specification. Or you can download the application pack and return completed direct to the school


Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.