Administrator; Apprentice

This is an exciting opportunity to launch your career in education administration! As an Administrator (Apprentice), you will play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of our college. Working alongside our School Office team and Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will gain hands‑on experience, build valuable professional skills, and help deliver operational excellence in a dynamic, supportive environment. In this role, you will work collaboratively with colleagues, the Local Authority, and the wider Trust, learning how to manage daily administrative functions and handle sensitive information with care and discretion.,

GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English, Maths, and ICT. What You’ll Receive in Return

• Fully funded Level 3 Business Administration qualification.
• Dedicated study time included within your paid working hours (20% off-the-job training).
• Direct mentorship from experienced education and administrative professionals.
• Access to Trust benefits and professional development opportunities. No prior school office experience is required; we are looking for someone enthusiastic, proactive, and ready to learn! Our ideal candidate:
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on delivering great service.
• Demonstrates a reliable work ethic, a proactive 'can-do' attitude, and flexibility to adapt to new tasks.
• Is passionate about working in the education sector and supporting students and staff. Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional . The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship Programme).
  
  This is a fixed-term role for the duration of the apprenticeship (approx. 18 months).

Working with us at Leigh Academy Bexley Leigh Academy Bexley joined Leigh Academies Trust in June 2023 and has provided outstanding academic support and pastoral guidance, so that students can lead fulfilling and successful adult lives: inquisitive, articulate and internationally engaged, our students are defined by their boundless thirst for knowledge, self‑improvement and learning. We believe in providing our young people with an education;

one that unlocks curiosity, ignites ambition, and forges a social conscience, equipping our students with the tools they need to have an impact on the world around them. Our teachers lead with professionalism and scholarship; they are experts in their field. All of us are part of a warm and caring family of staff, Governors and Trust colleagues who have the highest ambition and a deep hunger to learn.

Our staff receives regular, first‑class training to achieve mastery of their craft, amazing support to flourish every day, and a sense of shared moral purpose about the best job in the world. Our vision is that regardless of background and regardless of their starting point, students will leave us as kind, resilient, independent learners with the right behaviour and attitudes to ensure continuous progress and achievement, ready for the next stage of their education and beyond.

We want our students to be successful in their chosen careers, in their relationships and in their interaction with the world. We aspire for Leigh Academy Bexley to be a highly effective and truly inclusive school, reflecting the vibrant, diverse, and dynamic community that we serve. We believe in connecting with our local community and championing our local area.

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…