Lavender Primary School has a big heart. We pride ourselves on taking care of our community and providing a warm, welcoming, and safe place of learning. Our values of respect, care, honesty, responsibility, appreciation, and determination act as the moral compass for everything we do. Nestled in a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive community, our dedicated staff team is passionate about fostering personal and professional growth at all levels. We believe every individual is capable of great things, and we work tirelessly to unlock that potential in a stimulating and nurturing environment.

Role Overview

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated individual to join our busy school office team as a Business Administration Apprentice.

This role is perfect for someone looking to launch a career in administration within a deeply supportive school environment while working towards a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification. As a vital part of our friendly team, you will show care and respect towards yourself and others, contributing directly to the smooth day-to-day running of our school. You will gain rich, hands-on experience in school operations, communication, and data management, helping to ensure that our families, staff, and visitors always feel valued and listened to.

Key Responsibilities

• Reception & Hospitality: Answer the telephone, greet visitors warmly at the school reception, and respond to routine queries from staff, pupils, parents, and carers.

• School Communications: Process incoming and outgoing emails and assist with creative school communications (letters, texts, Google Forms, and newsletters).

• Data & Records Management: Maintain and accurately update computerised and manual records, including class registers, school trip admin, and free school meal data.

• Financial Administration: Undertake routine financial administration

• Safeguarding: Always following strict safeguarding and child protection procedures.

• Professional Growth: In conjunction with the School Office Manager, take active responsibility for your personal development, bringing curiosity and a growth mindset to your daily tasks.

What We Offer You

• Competitive apprentice wage reviewable based on age/guidelines).

• Dedicated time away from day-to-day duties to complete your Level 3 Business Administrator standard with our training provider.

• A fantastic foundation of transferable skills opening up future administrative career pathways within the education and local government sectors

• A fun, collaborative, and highly supportive staff team

• Well established learning culture with high expectations for behaviour and learning

• Collaborative and supportive working environment

• Supportive parents and community

• Well behaved children who enjoy their learning

• Excellent professional development opportunities within the school and the trust

We are looking for an independent, resilient learner who is confident enough to "have a go" and values feedback as an opportunity to improve.

The ideal candidate will

• Have excellent communication skills across multiple platforms and emerging IT literacy.

• Demonstrate a high attention to detail with the ability to prioritise workload whether working independently or collaborating as part of a team.

• Have an adaptable, reliable approach, with an excellent record of attendance and punctuality.

• Be fully supportive of the inclusive, open culture of Lavender Primary School and committed to equal opportunities.

  
  

If you have the passion, energy, and determination to succeed in a rewarding educational setting, we would love to hear from you.

To arrange a visit, or if you would like to have an informal discussion about the post, you are most welcome to call Jodie Corbett, headteacher on 0208 363 1058.

Lavender school is part of Ivy Learning Trust which is a small, inclusive family of community schools based in North London and Hertfordshire.

We believe in a fair and just society. That is why we offer the very best education to all our children

In all our schools our learning culture creates reflective and resilient pupils who love, and take ownership of, their learning.

We are committed to staff well-being and have made great strides in reducing teacher workload, such as through our innovative and highly acclaimed 'fast feedback' approach to marking.

We offer a culture of care, excellent professional development and exciting career opportunities across the MAT.

This is your opportunity to join a Multi Academy Trust that makes it easy for you to make a difference. ​

Ivy Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of our pupils and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS and online social media check. Further information about the disclosure can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service. 

Employment at Ivy Learning Trust is also subject to:

• Satisfactory references

• Barred list check (regulated activity roles)

• Section 128 check (for applicable roles) 

• Overseas criminal records check (where required)

• Identity check

• Right to work in the UK

• Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role

• Confirmation of registration with applicable registered body where applicable 

Please submit your application via the Find an Apprenticeship portal using Reference Code: [Insert Vacancy ID] or contact our school office directly at [Insert Email/Phone] for more information.