- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 184 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School website
Apprentice Business Support Officer
More than one location, The Mast Academy Trust12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
6 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week 1Monday to Friday, Term time only
Contract type
- Fixed term - 18 month apprenticeship
Pay scale
- Apprentice pay rate
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Mast Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and reliable individual to join our team as an Apprentice Business Support Officer, starting in September 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity to begin a career in administration within education, gaining valuable experience while working towards a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship qualification.
You will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of our schools, ensuring effective and efficient administrative and business support across multiple sites
In this role you will:
- Provide front-of-house reception support and respond to enquiries from parents, staff and visitors
- Carry out a range of administrative duties including producing documents, maintaining records and supporting school systems
- Assist with the organisation of school activities and events
- Support data management, filing systems and resource coordination
- Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same, and you will be fully supported to develop your skills and experience.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is organised, reliable and able to manage a varied workload
- Has good communication and customer service skills
- Is confident using IT systems (or willing to learn)
- Can work flexibly across multiple sites
- Is able to handle confidential information with discretion
- Is committed to safeguarding and supporting a safe school environment
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential due to travel between sites.
What the school offers its staff
- A warm, welcoming and supportive school environment
- A structured Level 3 apprenticeship programme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access to Trust-wide support and wellbeing services
- The opportunity to begin and develop a career in education
- Automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme
- Enhanced occupational benefits (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave)
- Automatic
enrolment into our Employer Assistance Programme which gives you and your
family members free access to Health and Wellbeing Services.
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.
Training will take place both online and within the school environment, allowing you to apply your learning in practice. You will receive regular training throughout the apprenticeship, combining on-the-job experience with structured online learning.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Mast Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- cgray@themast.co.uk
School Details
Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School
Birdsedge First School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 10
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 55 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 10
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Birdsedge First School website
Grange Moor Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 105 pupils
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Grange Moor Primary School website
Arranging a visit to The Mast Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cgray@themast.co.uk.
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