Kickstart Your Career as an Administrator (Apprentice) at Leigh Academy Minster!
Are you looking to kickstart your career in administration? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment where your contribution matters? If so, we want to hear from you!
Leigh Academy Minster is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Administrator (Apprentice) to join our welcoming and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience, develop your skills, and build a solid foundation for your career in administration.
An Exciting Dual-Site Opportunity:
This unique role will be primarily based at Leigh Academy Minster, but will also provide crucial administrative support to the new Snowfields Academy's Minster Campus, which is located on the same site. This offers an exceptional opportunity to gain a vast array of experience across both a mainstream secondary academy and a specialist SEN setting, providing invaluable insight and skill development.
Why Join Us?
* Welcoming and Supportive Team: At Leigh Academy Minster, you'll be part of a collaborative and nurturing team that is committed to your success. You'll receive guidance, mentorship, and the opportunity to grow in your role.
* Well-Organised and Streamlined Office Environment: Our office is structured to support your work and ensure you can focus on developing your skills and contributing to our community.
* Vibrant and Diverse Community: Our school is proud to be a hub of diversity, fostering an inclusive and engaging environment for both students and staff.
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll bring excellent communication skills, tact, and a collaborative spirit. Applicants should be professional, personable and committed to providing an excellent service on behalf of Leigh Academy Minster and above all else our appointed candidate will have a positive work ethic and can-do attitude. Strong organisational and IT skills are a must.
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Apprenticeship Summary
Working weeks: Monday - Friday during school Term time + 4 weeks
Total hours per week (on average): 37 hours per week (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship Programme)
Apprenticeship duration: Approx. 14 months + End Point Assessment (EPA)
Programme delivery type: All modules are delivered as online learning which can be completed at your place of work
Start date: As soon as possible
Apprenticeship level: Advanced Level Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Apprenticeship standard: Business & Administration
Positions available: 1
Essential entry qualifications: 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or equivalent, including Mathematics and English.
This position offers an actual salary of £15,005 per annum (£16,200 full time equivalent) based on 37 hours per week, Term Time + 4 weeks inset. The working hours for this role are 8:15am - 4:15pm ( Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) and 8:00am - 3:30pm (Wednesday) with a 30 minute lunch break.
This is an opportunity that offers a great chance to learn on the job while earning and gaining a qualification. If you're ready to take the first step in your career, apply now and join our incredible team at Leigh Academy Minster!
Working with us at Leigh Academy Minster
Leigh Academy Minster is a growing and forward-thinking secondary academy, proud to be part of Leigh Academies Trust. We are committed to providing an excellent, well-rounded education that supports every student to reach their full potential.
Our small-school model, delivered through a college structure, allows us to offer a personalised approach to learning. We set high expectations and support students to succeed through a strong culture of respect, ambition, and academic achievement.
We offer a broad curriculum that blends traditional subjects with digital innovation, while also reflecting the unique identity and history of our island community. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning, supported by dedicated staff and strong partnerships with families.
At Leigh Academy Minster, we aim to develop confident, capable young people who are ready for the next stepwhether that’s further education, training, or employment.
View the academy's most recent external Challenge Partners review here. To visit our website and learn more about Leigh Academy Minster click here .
Applying for this Opportunity
Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor): amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 205.
To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity
Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.