We are looking for a motivated, reliable and enthusiastic Apprentice to join our admin team. The team plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of the school and you'll be a key part of this, contributing to an environment where children thrive.

About the School: 

Swansfield Park Primary School is a warm and welcoming school, just a few minutes walk from the centre of the beautiful market town of Alnwick. We’re part of Pele Trust, a growing family of schools focusing on pupil success and staff development.

We pride ourselves on our warm and inclusive community. From day one, you'll feel the friendly spirit that makes our school a fantastic place to work.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about working in a school and is keen to develop a wide range of administrative and customer service skills. You will be fully supported as you work towards a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.

Who you are:

• A great communicator, both in person and over the phone
• Enthusiastic and confident to work within a school environment
• Organised, reliable and ready to use initiative
• Interested in admin systems, filing, event planning and supporting a friendly team
• Someone with at least GCSE grade 4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• (Don’t worry if you’ve never worked in an office before – we’ll support you every step of the way.)

What you’ll do:

• Work within the admin team to ensure that the school office runs smoothly
• Answer calls, greet visitors and liaise with staff, pupils and parents
• Update records including pupil data and attendance registers
• Assist with planning and coordinating school events and communications
• Provide general admin support - filing, photocopying and preparing resources
• Learn business admin skills on the job and through your apprenticeship training

What you’ll get:

• A nationally recognised Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship qualification
• Hands‑on experience in a school office and exposure to real-world admin processes
• Mentoring support from experienced office staff
• A supportive, friendly environment where young people thrive
• Salary in line with national apprenticeship wage

How to apply:

If you’re excited about being part of a community that values dedication, teamwork and excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

All applications must be made via the application form, which can be downloaded on this page under the 'recruitment pack' section at the top. Please ensure you include your GCSE grades (or predicted grades) in English and Maths (grade 4 C or above required).

Please send your completed application form including a supporting statement telling us why this role interests you and what you’d bring to our team to victoria.young@swansfield.school with the subject: ‘Level 3 Business Administrator Apprentice’

Deadline for applications: 4pm Thursday 17th July 2025

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 22nd July 2025

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria Young on 01665 602267.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check is required for this post. Further information about the school can be found on our website. www.swansfield.school

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 18-24 months

Pay: From £7.55 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025