St Thomas’ C.E. Primary School
Hodnet Drive
Ashton in Makerfield
WN4 8PQ
Salary: National Minimum Wage for age:
Under 18 - £8.00 per hour
18-20 - £10.85 per hour
21 and over - £12.71 per hour
30 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year
Temporary until March 2028
Required for September 2026
About the Role
24 hours on-the-job working
6 hours dedicated apprenticeship learning
We are looking for a friendly, organised and reliable Business Administration Apprentice to join our busy school office team. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in administration within a school environment while gaining valuable qualifications and experience.
The successful candidate will provide routine administrative, clerical and financial support to help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.
Apprenticeship Training
As part of this role, the successful applicant will undertake apprenticeship training through Wigan & Leigh College for 18 months. There will be the option of a permanent position on completion of the training.
The apprenticeship programme will include:
* 24 hours per week working within the school office environment
* 6 hours per week dedicated learning and study time within school
* Ongoing support and development opportunities
* Practical workplace experience alongside formal training
This is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to build skills, confidence and qualifications while working within a supportive school setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide general administrative and clerical support
* Answer telephone calls and respond to face‑to‑face enquiries professionally and courteously
* Welcome and sign in visitors to the school
* Open, sort and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing post
* Maintain and update manual and computerised records and databases
* Assist with routine bookkeeping and financial administration tasks
* Support with collecting registers and completing school returns
* Assist with arranging visits from outside agencies and professionals
* Provide basic first aid support to pupils if required (training can be provided)
* Carry out general IT‑based administrative tasks
* Work effectively as part of the wider school team
What We Are Looking For
* Have good communication and customer service skills
* Be organised, reliable and able to meet deadlines
* Be willing to learn and develop new skills
* Work effectively as part of a team
* Demonstrate a professional and courteous manner at all times
* Have good literacy and numeracy skills
* Be confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications
* GCSEs A‑C/4‑9 in Maths and English (or equivalent) or willingness to achieve this level during your apprenticeship.
* GCSE A‑C/4‑9 in ICT is desirable
* Ability to work towards Level 3 Business Administration
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Experience working in an office or customer service environment
* Basic knowledge of Word and Excel
* Experience working with children or within a school setting
* NVQ Level 1 in Administration or equivalent experience
Safeguarding Statement
St Thomas’s 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 applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Applications forms are returnable to the school
Please see attached for Person & Job Description, if you would like any further information please don’t hesitate to email enquiries@ashtonsaintthomas.wigan.sch.uk or contact the school on 01942 201107
Interview date: 30th June 2026
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
Supporting Documents
* Application Form
* Job Description & Person Specification
* DBS Policy Statement – Schools
* Guidance for Safer Working Practice
* Childcare Disqualification Requirements
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