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Apprentice Business Support Officer

St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust, Liverpool, L3 1BY

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• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - Apprenticeship contract
• Pay scale: Grade 2 SCP 3-4 (£24,796 - £25,185)

What skills and experience we're looking for

GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Good attention to detail and accuracy when handling information and producing documents.

Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, schools and external stakeholders.

A professional, reliable and customer-focused approach.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Previous experience in administration, customer service, education or a voluntary setting would be beneficial.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, is desirable.

Experience of coordinating meetings, managing diaries or supporting administrative processes would be advantageous.

What the school offers its staff

A structured Business Administrator Apprenticeship with dedicated training and development.

Practical experience within a growing and successful Multi Academy Trust.

A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Opportunities to work with experienced professionals across a range of central services.

A clear pathway for career development and progression.

Access to ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the education and life chances of children and young people.

A values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, wellbeing and continuous improvement.

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Access to employee wellbeing support and staff benefits.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we will carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.

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About St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust website
• Email address: dmelling@sjcmat.co.uk
• Phone number: 07762 024595
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-catholic-multi-academy-trust

St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust (SJCMAT) is a growing family of Catholic schools serving communities across the North West, united by a shared mission to provide the highest quality Catholic education for every child. Inspired by Gospel values and the teachings of the Catholic Church, we are committed to ensuring that every young person flourishes academically, spiritually and personally.


As a Trust, we believe that every child deserves access to an ambitious curriculum, exceptional teaching and enriching opportunities that enable them to achieve their full potential, regardless of their starting point or background. Our schools are committed to high standards, strong outcomes and a culture of continual improvement, ensuring that children are equipped with the knowledge, skills and character needed to succeed in modern Britain and contribute positively to society.


SJCMAT is entering an exciting period of sustainable growth, with an expanding family of primary and secondary schools across the Liverpool City Region and beyond. Working in close partnership with the Archdiocese of Liverpool, we are building a collaborative network of schools where expertise, resources and best practice are shared for the benefit of all pupils and communities.


Our Trust is committed to investing in people. We provide high-quality professional development, leadership pathways and career progression opportunities for colleagues at every stage of their careers. Through initiatives such as our Teacher Training Hub and wider workforce development programmes, we are helping to develop the next generation of outstanding teachers, leaders and support professionals.


We are creating a Trust where children thrive, staff are supported to excel, and schools work together to deliver transformational outcomes. As we continue to grow, our ambition remains clear: to become one of the leading Catholic Multi Academy Trusts in the country, providing exceptional education and life-changing opportunities for every child we serve.

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