Business Administration Apprenticeship

White Court School

Great Notley (CM77 7UE)

Closes in 11 days (Friday 20 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 March 2026

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Summary

White Court School is a large established primary school with 3 classes in each year group. White Court School have an opportunity to earn while you learn through the apprenticeship scheme.

The Business Administration Apprenticeship will assist in areas of day-to-day administration to support the smooth and safe running of the school.

Wage

£8,833.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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First Apprenticeship Year £8

Following year depending on age:

16 to 18 years old - £8 per hour

18 to 20 years old - £10.85 per hour

21+ years old - £12.71 per hour

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
8:00 am — 4:00 pm, Wednesday to Friday. This includes 5-6 hours off-the-job training time (e.g. online classes, shadowing, coursework).

22 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 13 April 2026

Duration

1 year 9 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

The school attracts pupils from a wide area beyond its catchment, which reflects our popularity and the high regard the wider community has for the school. We are committed to achieving the very best for our pupils and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The Apprentice will play a key role in supporting:

Administration

Respond to enquiries from parents and outside agencies with high standard of customer service.

Data & Reporting

Use of ICT systems including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and inhouse systems to produce letters, mail merges, spreadsheets, presentations, communications to parents.

 

 

Where you'll work

White Court School
Ennerdale Avenue
Great Notley
CM77 7UE

Training

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

Training provider

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4)
  • Maths (grade C/4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Sense of Humour
  • Flexible
  • Adaptable
  • Good Time Management
  • Honest
  • Respectful

About this employer

White Court School is a 3-form entry School with over 600 children including Little Acorns Nursery.

https://www.whitecourtschool.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

A Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship offers a great opportunity to gain practical administrative skills while working in a busy school environment. It allows you to earn a qualification, build real workplace experience, and develop confidence in a supportive setting perfect for anyone looking to start a strong career in administration.

On completion, you could progress into roles such as Finance, Officer/Attendance Officer and through further training and qualifications qualify as a School Business Manager.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Emma Gardner

emmagardner@whitecourt.essex.sch.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018749.

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Closes in 11 days (Friday 20 March 2026 at 11:59pm)