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.
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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.
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