Administration Assistant Apprentice
| Posting date: | 03 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2026 |
| Location: | Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9bd85def-0d54-4f56-9f04-8b00f325991d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT APPRENTICE
We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and motivated Administration Assistant Apprentice to join our busy school administration team. This role is ideal for a school leaver aged 16 or over who is keen to gain valuable workplace experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
You will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the Admin office and providing a welcoming first point of contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors.
What will you be doing?
With full training and support from our experienced administration team and an external apprenticeship provider, your duties will include:
Welcoming visitors and providing a professional and friendly reception service
Answering telephone calls and responding to routine enquiries in person
Supporting communication with parents and carers, including sending letters and emails
Producing documents using Microsoft Word and Excel
Assisting with general office administration tasks
Monitoring and maintaining stationery and office supplies
Working closely with staff across the school to support daily operations
Who is this role suitable for?
This role is ideal for someone who:
Is aged 16 or over and keen to start their career
Has good communication and organisational skills
Is polite, professional, and willing to learn
Has a basic understanding of IT or is keen to develop IT skills
Enjoys working in a team and supporting others
No previous office experience is required.
The closing date is 9am on Tuesday 16 June.
What the school offers its staff
• 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Continued Professional Development.
• Cycleshare scheme salary sacrifice for bike purchases.
• Complimentary flu jabs.
• Free parking.
• Complimentary lunch on staff training days.
• Subsidised restaurant, refectory and orangery.
If you would like to be considered to join our Apprenticeship programme, please complete the following:
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to be considered to join our Apprenticeship programme, please complete the following:
• An application form
• A letter of application, on no more than 2 sides of A4.
If you have any questions regarding the Apprenticeship programme, please email office@catmosecollege.com or telephone 01572 770066.
The closing date is 9am on Tuesday 16 June.
You should send your application to Stuart Williams, Executive Principal, Catmose College, Huntsmans Drive, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RP.Applications can also be emailed tooffice@rutlandfederation.com
Further details about the role
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates looking for a variety of flexible working arrangements.
If you require further information before submitting an application, please telephone Sheryl Wilson on 01572 770066 or email office@catmosecollege.com
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation. Please familiarise yourself with our Safeguarding Policy, available online at www.rutlandfederation.com/policies.
This position advertised is a ‘regulated position’ which means it will involve regular contact with children and young people; under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This position is also ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation.
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT APPRENTICE
We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and motivated Administration Assistant Apprentice to join our busy school administration team. This role is ideal for a school leaver aged 16 or over who is keen to gain valuable workplace experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
You will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the Admin office and providing a welcoming first point of contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors.
What will you be doing?
With full training and support from our experienced administration team and an external apprenticeship provider, your duties will include:
Welcoming visitors and providing a professional and friendly reception service
Answering telephone calls and responding to routine enquiries in person
Supporting communication with parents and carers, including sending letters and emails
Producing documents using Microsoft Word and Excel
Assisting with general office administration tasks
Monitoring and maintaining stationery and office supplies
Working closely with staff across the school to support daily operations
Who is this role suitable for?
This role is ideal for someone who:
Is aged 16 or over and keen to start their career
Has good communication and organisational skills
Is polite, professional, and willing to learn
Has a basic understanding of IT or is keen to develop IT skills
Enjoys working in a team and supporting others
No previous office experience is required.
The closing date is 9am on Tuesday 16 June.
What the school offers its staff
• 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Continued Professional Development.
• Cycleshare scheme salary sacrifice for bike purchases.
• Complimentary flu jabs.
• Free parking.
• Complimentary lunch on staff training days.
• Subsidised restaurant, refectory and orangery.
If you would like to be considered to join our Apprenticeship programme, please complete the following:
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to be considered to join our Apprenticeship programme, please complete the following:
• An application form
• A letter of application, on no more than 2 sides of A4.
If you have any questions regarding the Apprenticeship programme, please email office@catmosecollege.com or telephone 01572 770066.
The closing date is 9am on Tuesday 16 June.
You should send your application to Stuart Williams, Executive Principal, Catmose College, Huntsmans Drive, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RP.Applications can also be emailed tooffice@rutlandfederation.com
Further details about the role
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates looking for a variety of flexible working arrangements.
If you require further information before submitting an application, please telephone Sheryl Wilson on 01572 770066 or email office@catmosecollege.com
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation. Please familiarise yourself with our Safeguarding Policy, available online at www.rutlandfederation.com/policies.
This position advertised is a ‘regulated position’ which means it will involve regular contact with children and young people; under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This position is also ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation.