Apprentice Business Administrator - Attendance

Rainham Mark Grammar School are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Business Administrator who will join our attendance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience whilst supporting the Attendance Officer. This is a fixed term position for between 12-18 months for 37 hours per week (including the 20% training element of the apprenticeship), 40 weeks per year (term time plus 2 weeks). This is an opportunity that offers a great chance to learn on the job while earning and gaining a Level 3 Business Administration qualification. Key Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organisational skills with attention to detail Confident IT skills (Microsoft Office and related systems) Professional manner Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Positive work ethic and willingness to learn Essential entry qualifications: Must hold a minimum of 3 GCSEs desirably at Grades 4/C. If candidates do not hold maths and English at grade 4/C or above, they will be required to complete Functional Skills qualifications alongside their apprenticeship. Why join Rainham Mark Education Trust: We are a family of schools in Rainham, Kent consisting of one Grammar and two primary schools. Our core purpose is to cultivate wisdom, character and strength in our students so they can understand, celebrate and shape the world in which they live. We believe education is “the wise, hopeful and respectful cultivation of learning and change”, and that it should be accessible to every young person, regardless of background. Together, we build communities through ambition, aspiration, and inclusion - shaping not only exam results, but the character and contributions of each young person. Benefits of Working for Rainham Mark Education Trust: Free Private Healthcare Cover - Benenden Healthcare (contracts over 15 hours) Free Health Checks Free Flu Jabs Cycle to Work Scheme High quality CPD opportunities Discounted gym membership at Avenue Tennis, Gillingham Access to Mental Health First Aiders Onsite free parking A Trust committed to achieving a healthy work/life balance Applications for this role are only accepted via My New Term. Closing date: Monday 22nd June 2026 Interview date: Wednesday 24th June 2026 This vacancy will close on or before the specified closing date depending on the volume of suitable applicants. If you have not heard from us within 21 days of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short listed on this occasion. We wish to stress that no discourtesy is intended in following such a procedure, and you should not let this deter you from future applications.