SALARY: Apprentice First Year Salary £15,434 Pro Rata (£12,492)
CONTRACT: Temporary, Fixed Term
HOURS: 34 per week, term time only, plus all inset days
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and organised individual to join our team as a Level 2 Business Administration Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in administration while gaining a nationally recognised qualification and hands-on experience in a busy professional environment.
About WPT
At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), we are fueled by a single commitment: 'We never knowingly do less for other people’s children than we would for our own.' As a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire, we combine high expectations with embedded inclusivity. We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school-to-school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards.
About the Role
As an apprentice, you will play a vital role in the smooth day-to-day operation of our office. You will be the friendly face and voice of the organisation, providing essential support to our staff, stakeholders, and visitors.
Responsibilities
First Point of Contact: Act as the initial point of contact for visitors and telephone enquiries, ensuring all callers are greeted professionally, and information is directed to the right person.
Administrative Support: Use a variety of ICT packages and office equipment to produce accurate documents and support day-to-day tasks.
Data Management: Keep our manual and computerised systems up to date. You will be responsible for accurate data entry, identifying errors, and ensuring our reporting requirements are met.
Stakeholder Liaison: Provide information to various stakeholders, running basic reports from our management systems to answer queries efficiently.
Meeting Support: Attend meetings as required to take accurate notes and document agreed-upon actions.
Resource Management: Manage office supplies—storing, distributing, and replenishing equipment. You will also coordinate the servicing and repair of office machinery to ensure everything stays in working order.
Events & Hospitality: Support internal and external events by managing bookings, greeting guests, and assisting with hospitality and refreshments.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary
Generous Local Government (support staff) and Teacher Pension Schemes
Health and Wellbeing, including a Westfield Health subscription
Professional Growth and Development
***Closing Date: Noon, Wednesday 13th May 2026***
For further information and to apply, please visit our recruitment website: https://recruitment.wickersleypt.org
For more information about Wickersley Partnership Trust, including the benefits of working for us, please visit our main website: https://www.wickersleypt.org
We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this vacancy may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To be successful in your application, you will need to demonstrate an effective and creative approach to education, a passion for your subject and a commitment to supporting the development of the department.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
Please note we operate safer recruitment and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full**
**Please upload a supporting statement which should be no longer than two sides of A4 (this should not be a CV) clearly demonstrating:
Why you are applying for this position
How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience (please refer to the documents attached to the advert)
Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned
