APPRENTICE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR LEVEL 3
Rosewood Primary School
Burnley (BB11 2PH)
Closes in 19 days (Monday 18 May 2026)
Posted on 28 April 2026
Contents
Summary
We are looking to appoint an Apprentice Business Administrator (Level 3) to work in our fast-paced school office.
- Wage
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£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday.
Term Time only.
Times to be confirmed.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
- Under the guidance of the School Business Manager and Office Administrator, the apprentice will be involved in working in a busy school office.
- They will establish positive relationships with parents, staff, pupils and outside agencies.
- Duties may include, meeting and greeting visitors to school, basic admin tasks such as updating online records, photocopying, filing, stock checking and ordering and communicating with parents face to face and online.
Where you'll work
Rosewood Avenue
Burnley
BB11 2PH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EAST LANCASHIRE LEARNING GROUP
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
You will join a well established school where training and professional development is highly valued. Staff wellbeing is a priority, and we have a team of mental health first-aiders. You will be supported to gain your Business Administrator Level 3 qualification, which is the stepping stone for a future career. You will learn above and beyond in our nurturing, forward-thinking school. This experience will make you stand out from the rest.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 4 and above)
- Maths (grade Grade 4 and above)
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
- Team working
- Non judgemental
About this employer
Here at Rosewood everyone works together as a team to ensure we have a strong learning ethos. In fact, we like to think of our school as an integral part of the community where everyone involved with the school has an important part to play in supporting and encouraging each other.
At Rosewood Primary School, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child believes in their potential, enjoys their learning journey, and achieves success through collective effort. We aim to nurture confident, curious, and compassionate individuals who thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
After this apprenticeship
There is no guarantee of a role at the end of this apprenticeship, but support will be given.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EAST LANCASHIRE LEARNING GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028706.
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Closes in 19 days (Monday 18 May 2026)
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