Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice - Chessington

CASTLE HILL PRIMARY ACADEMY

CHESSINGTON (KT9 1JE)

Closes on Monday 1 June 2026

Posted on 27 April 2026

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Summary

A Primary school in Chessington is looking for administrative support.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:00.

30 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 2 June 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

  • 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.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals.
  • Exercises creativity and good judgement, makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation, demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard, demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself continuously to improve their work.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines.
  • Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects.
  • Understands organisation’s purpose, activities, aims, values and visions for the future.
  • Knows organisational structure and demonstrates understanding of how their work benefits the organisation.
  • Has a practical knowledge of managing stakeholders and their different relationships to the organisation.
  • Understands laws and regulations that apply to their role including data protection, health and safety etc.
  • Understands the organisation’s internal policies.

Where you'll work

BUCKLAND ROAD
CHESSINGTON
KT9 1JE

Training

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

Training provider

NORTH EAST SURREY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY (NESCOT)

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

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Administrative skills

About this employer

We are a busy, but friendly school, with lots going on. Our aim is to work in partnership with parents, to build on the experiences and skills you have already developed with your child at home. Everyone at Castle Hill has high standards and expectations in all we do.

Company benefits

  • Completely fully-funded qualifications.
  • Spend allocated time studying towards your apprenticeship.
  • Great progression opportunities.

After this apprenticeship

A Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship offers a direct pathway into senior administrative or office management roles, providing a foundation for specialization in HR, marketing, finance, or project management. Progression often includes team leadership, higher-level apprenticeships (Levels 4-7), or specialised professional roles.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTH EAST SURREY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY (NESCOT)

Martin Walker-Smith

mwalkersmith@nescot.ac.uk

02083948593

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028345.

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Closes on Monday 1 June 2026