Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship - Featherby Partnership Schools

Maritime Academy Trust

Gillingham (ME8 6BT)

Closes in 6 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 March 2026

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Summary

Featherby Partnership School is offering a Business Administration Apprenticeship for someone looking to begin a career in a supportive and fast-paced school environment. This fixed-term, term-time-only role combines hands-on office experience with a Level 3 School Administrator qualification, providing a strong foundation for your future.

Wage

£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£7.55 per hour (£8 per hour in April 2026). This will increase to the NMW for your age after the 1st year. 

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday (exact shift tbc), term-time only

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 20 April 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

  • Act as the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff, and visitors
  • Provide a professional and welcoming front-of-house experience
  • Handle enquiries via phone, email, and in person
  • Support the day-to-day running of the school office
  • Carry out a range of administrative tasks across the school
  • Maintain accurate records and handle confidential information appropriately
  • Work collaboratively within a busy and supportive admin team

Where you'll work

Chilham Road
Gillingham
ME8 6BT

Training

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

Training provider

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

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

  • Level 3 Business Administration Qualification
  • Duration: 18 months
  • Delivery: All learning will be delivered online alongside full-time placement at the school

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Featherby Infant & Junior School and the Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks in line with safeguarding guidance

After this apprenticeship

  • Possible full time position after the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Horiya

horiya.haji@lmpeducation.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022932.

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Closes in 6 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)