Business Admin Apprenticeship - Abbey Grange – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

We are currently seeking to recruit a hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our administration team. The School Administrator Apprentice will be expected to give comprehensive administrative support to the admin team.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Increases to NMW after 12 months

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 08:00 - 16:00 & Tuesday 08:00 - 15:30 (Term time only)

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 4 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 a motivated Business Administration Apprentice to join our friendly team. You will act as part of the Admin Team to undertake a wide range of administrative tasks, using Microsoft Word & Excel, ParentPay, Class Charts, email and other databases including Arbor and providing a comprehensive service to staff, students and governors. Your day-to-day duties will include:

Staffing the main and student reception and acting as one of the first points of contact for visitors, staff and students
To answer the school telephone and deal with queries as required
To deal with such contacts in the appropriate records and ensuring that callers are directed to the correct place in an efficient, effective and pleasant manner
Producing and collating manual and computer-generated periodic reports, booklets, brochures, leaflets, marketing materials, etc.
Carrying out general office duties including but not limited to; whole school mail merges; typing/word processing; photocopying, collating, filing of records and paperwork; dealing with daily post (in and out)
Creating, maintaining and collating student reports/letters, including notification of detentions, praise letters, achievement records
To maintain student records, both manual and ICT based
To arrange transport for both students and staff as required
Receiving and debt collecting payments for visits, trips and general sales from students and staff and recording these accordingly, refunding payments where necessary
Being available to assist in other areas of school operations where workload allows/dictates
Any other duties commensurate with the post as requested by the headteacher
Undertaking all the necessary training to carry out the above tasks effectively
To carry out all tasks giving due regard to confidentiality of information and security of monies and property
Demonstrate a high standard of personal and professional conduct and uphold public trust in the school by maintaining a high standard of ethics and behaviour both in and out of the workplace

Where you'll work

Abbey Grange Church Of England Academy
Butcher Hill
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS16 5EA

Training

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

College or training organisation

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

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

Apprenticeship Details - 16-months expected duration to complete, working towards your Level 3 Business Administration (School Administrator) Qualification. (All learning is delivered online/remote).

Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider).

More training information

No classroom or college days, 20% off the job training (within your working week).

Requirements

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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Abbey Grange is a thriving, highly successful and over-subscribed 11-18 Church of England convertor Academy which serves communities right across the city of Leeds. Our students come from all over the city to receive an education in which we all work together to challenge them academically, support them pastorally and help them develop socially and spiritually.

After this apprenticeship

Completion of your level 3 qualification and potential full-time employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

MISS CHARLIE SEAMAN

charlie.seaman@lmpeducation.org

02038364440

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000331908.

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