Level 3 Business Management Apprentice
King Edward VI Grammar School
LOUTH (LN11 9LL)
Closes in 10 days (Monday 6 July 2026)
Posted on 26 June 2026
Contents
Summary
King Edward VI Grammar School is looking to recruit a Business Administration Apprentice to provide support across the school office, with a focus on general administration, front office and recruitment processes.
This is a varied and rewarding role within a busy secondary school environment.
- Wage
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£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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This role is 39 weeks per year + 15 days (term time only). Salary is pro rata'd to £11480 per year.
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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• Monday to Friday
• Either 8.00am- 3.30pm
or 9.00am- 4.30pm
• Total hours per week: 35
• Term-time plus 15 days
35 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
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Finance and Reception Assistant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in finance and business administration while gaining valuable workplace experience through an apprenticeship programme. The role will support the finance department with administrative and accounting tasks whilst also providing a professional administration and reception service to visitors, students, and staff.
You will develop valuable skills in communication, organisation and business processes while working towards your Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship.
Duties and Responsibilities
Finance Support:
- Assist with processing invoices, purchase orders and payments
- Support the maintenance of financial records and filing systems
- Input data accurately into finance systems
- Support reconciliation tasks and basic reporting where appropriate
- Liaise with suppliers and internal departments
General Administration & Office:
- Provide administrative support to the wider school office
- Prepare letters, reports and communications
- Maintain accurate student and school records
- Ensure compliance with school policies, including data protection
- Support other administrative functions as required
- Act as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, students and staff
- Provide a welcoming, professional front-of-house service
- Answer telephone and email enquiries, directing messages appropriately
- Assist with sign-in/sign-out procedures
- Manage incoming and outgoing post
- Support the booking of meeting rooms and appointments
Where you'll work
CROWTREE LANE
LOUTH
LN11 9LL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
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
The successful candidate will be required to attend a workshop once per month in Lincoln
More training information
- Priory Apprenticeships are a specialist training provider for education
- We work with mutliple organisations across the country to deliver high quality, industry leading training
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
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
- The successful candidate will be required to complete a discloure and barring serivce (DBS) check
About this employer
King Edward VI Grammar School, having been founded by royal charter in 1551, is one of the oldest schools in the country. While proud of our heritage and tradition, we have evolved into a forward-thinking grammar school that values not just academic success but also the broader, holistic education of our students.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Potential for a permanent role within the school or wider education sector
- Progression into administration, finance or school support roles
- Potential for further CPD and qualifications
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039518.
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Closes in 10 days (Monday 6 July 2026)
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