Business Admin Apprenticeship

Summary

A Level 3 Business Admin Apprentice is required. Leigham Primary School is at the heart of the local community and welcomes the involvement of parents and families. Our rich and aspirational curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities provide a diverse range of learning experiences for all of our pupils.

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Working Hours Mon – Fri 8am – 3:30 pm with 30 unpaid lunch break.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant Apprentice to work in our busy school office to provide routine general reception and administrative support to the school.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a flexible and customer focused approach, work well within a team, have a personable and friendly manner and be sensitive to confidential information.

Connect Academy trust is fully committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An on-line check of publicly available information will be completed to assess the successful candidate’s suitability to work with children.

Duties:

To support the School Administrator in the provision of efficient and effective administrative services.
To manage reception and provide first point of contact for all visitors ensuring the Trust expectations of conduct and service are met.
To maintain accurate administrative, pupil, staff and other school records.
To provide secretarial, typing and general computer/data input/retrieval services.
To provide clerical support such as photocopying, filing and stationery ordering.
To maintain up to date knowledge of all software systems used.
Liaison with parents, pupils and staff to ensure smooth operation of school.
To undertake relevant professional development to enhance personal and whole school improvement.
To attend regular briefing meetings as required for the effectiveness of the role.
To update and maintain the school website as required.
To maintain confidentiality in all matters.
Any other tasks that Head Teacher or Senior School Operations Lead requires post holder to complete.

Where you'll work

Leigham Primary School
Cockington Close
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 8RF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
18 months duration
Once a month visits and reviews - onsite.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4-9 (A-C))
Math (grade 4-9 (A-C))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Interpersonal skills – parents, pupils, staff, outside agencies • Organisational skills • Communication skills – oral and written • Uses technology with confidence • Systematic • Attention to detail • Work both independently and collaboratively with ease. Professional and friendly personable manner both face to face and over the telephone • Discreet and maintains confidentiality • Works calmly under pressure • Able to prioritise own workload • High personal standards for work • Flexible and able to adapt to the changing demands on the Admin team • Positive outlook • A good sense of humour

About this company

Leigham Primary is part of Connect Academy Trust. Connect is a family of eight large, successful, and happy primary schools. The Trust now educates over 3300 children and 550 staff, in both Plymouth and Torbay. It operates a dynamic, values-based system where each school is a giver and receiver of support.

https://www.leigham-primary.plymouth.sch.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

If there us a full time role available at the end of the apprenticeship then the learner will be able to apply for this. If not then PACT will work with you to find a full time role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST

Thaila Morse

thaila.morse@pafc.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000331347.

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