Business Administration Apprenticeship
APEX COLLABORATIVE TRUST
Nelson (BB9 7TZ)
Closes on Saturday 27 June 2026
Posted on 26 May 2026
Contents
Summary
Lord Street Primary are looking for an organised and enthusiastic candidate to join their busy team. This is a great opportunity to gain administrative experience whilst working towards a level 3 qualification.
- Wage
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£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old.
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed.
Term time only, plus 2 weeks. 37 hours per week total.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- 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
- Responsible for ensuring delivery of whole school administration including introduction and management of complex administrative arrangements/processes.
- Take a lead role in the planning, development and delivery of support services/procedures.
- Responsible for: manual/computerised records/management information systems/system.
upgrades/inducting staff/developing systems. - Responsible for the provision of administrative, clerical and secretarial duties as required.
- Analyse and evaluate data and information and produce reports as required.
- Prepare and where necessary present reports to support school management including analysis and interpretation of statistical/financial data.
- Administering work experience arrangements.
- Responsible for organisation of meetings including minute taking and action logs, as required.
- Prepare rooms for meetings ensuring the meeting space is properly arranged and refreshments are provided.
Where you'll work
Bridgewater House
Suite 5 Surrey Road
Nelson
BB9 7TZ
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
- Teaching Assistant Level 3
- 20% off the job training
- Tutor support via online platform
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Customer care skills
- Logical
- Team working
Other requirements
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This apprenticeship requires a completed application form. The link will be sent during the screening process.
About this employer
Our mission statement encapsulates our approach and what we prioritise daily:
Make a difference in our communities by placing learning at the heart of all we do
We want to provide every child in our care with the best possible start in life and motivate them to fulfil their individual potential and make a full contribution to their communities and to society.
Building on our mission, we have an ambitious vision for pupils at Lord Street:
After this apprenticeship
Permanent role considered on completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Louise
louise.mcmeechan@lmpeducation.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033461.
Apply now
Closes on Saturday 27 June 2026