Apprentice School Business Administrator Level 3

About this Role

Job Title: Apprentice School Business Administrator Level 3

Location: Walsall

Oakwood School is a specialist provision for children and young people aged 3-15 years with complex educational needs. The school is commissioned for 267 places (September 2025).

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Be fully supportive of the inclusive ethos of the school.
• Be willing to learn.
• Be a positive role model in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
• Have the ability to organise and prioritise your own workload whilst working alone or as part of a team.
• Give attention to detail and produce accurate records and documents.
• Initiate and complete tasks to a high standard.
• Manage small and significant projects.
• Have the capacity, drive, passion and energy to succeed.
• Be self motivated.
• Hold yourself to high personal standards, taking responsibility for your work and accept feedback in a positive way.
• Have excellent communication skills across multiple platforms.
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures including the ability to handle confidential information.
• Have an excellent health and attendance record.
• Have an adaptable and professional approach to the responsibilities of the post.
• Have an understanding of and commitment to the equal opportunities policy.
• Be skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems.

Pay range: Apprenticeship Rate

Qualifications and Skills

GCSE English and Mathematics Grade A C or equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills.

Benefits

• Financial, Health and Lifestyle support.
• Discounts on everyday purchases (Eden Red).
• Comprehensive free of charge health plan (UK Health Care).
• Cycle to work scheme via Halfords.
• Access to the Blue Light Card.
• Education sector leading CPD.

The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service checks and satisfactory references.

The Mercian Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.