Business Administration Apprenticeship L3
SCARISBRICK HALL SCHOOL LTD
LANCASHIRE (L40 9RQ)
Closes in 19 days (Thursday 26 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 November 2026
Contents
Summary
The Business administration Apprentice will provide administrative, data and customer service support across Admissions, TCM, Theatre and Marketing. Duties include maintaining records, producing reports, managing enquiries and supporting events. The ideal candidate will be organised, proactive, detail-focused and professional.
- Wage
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£16,640 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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All year round. 8.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 4 January 2027
- Duration
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1 year
- 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
The Business Administration Apprentice is a key position within the commercial team at Scarisbrick Hall. The role provides business administration support to the area leads responsible for Admissions, TCM, Theatre and Marketing, helping the team to run efficiently and to analyse and improve the school’s commercial performance. The role combines administrative, data and customer service duties, requiring a proactive, organised and detail-focused individual who can maintain accurate records, meet deadlines and contribute to a positive and supportive working environment.
This position requires someone who can support the area leads with day-to-day administration, maintain commercial data and trackers, produce reports and analysis, coordinate enquiries and events, and provide a high standard of customer service to prospective and current families, customers and visitors, all while maintaining an approachable, professional and calm manner.
Scarisbrick Hall School is proud to have a reputation for high academic standards and staff who will go ‘above and beyond’ to secure the best possible outcomes for all students. The school is set in the beautiful setting of Scarisbrick Hall Park including woodland, lake and attractive surroundings. Scarisbrick Hall School is a member of the Independent Schools Association.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. A full employment history is required for all applicants. The school will conduct this check.
Where you'll work
SCARISBRICK HALL
SOUTHPORT ROAD
ORMSKIRK
LANCASHIRE
L40 9RQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOUTHPORT EDUCATION 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
As an employer we will teach you how to complete the following tasks:
- Provide administrative support to the commercial team.
- Assist with answering telephone calls, emails and general enquiries professionally.
- Help maintain accurate records, filing systems and school information.
- Support arrangements for meetings, events, visitors and day-to-day school activities.
- Use Microsoft Office and school systems to produce documents, update information and support communication.
- Work safely and confidentially in line with school policies, safeguarding expectations and data protection requirements.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (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
- Customer care skills
Other requirements
The role is based at Scarisbrick Hall School, Southport Road, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, L40 9RQ. The school is located in a semi-rural setting, so candidates should consider how they will travel to and from work reliably.
The apprentice will work as part of a busy, supportive school operations environment and will be expected to maintain high standards of professionalism, confidentiality and safeguarding at all times.
About this employer
Scarisbrick Hall School is a leading co-educational independent school based in Lancashire, providing education and care from nursery through to sixth form. The school is set within historic grounds and offers a supportive, ambitious and busy working environment where staff contribute directly to the daily life and success of pupils.
The successful apprentices will join a professional school operations team and gain practical experience within an educational setting, developing workplace skills while supporting staff, pupils, parents and visitors.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to build valuable administration, communication and organisational skills within a professional school setting. There may be opportunities to apply for future roles within the school or wider education/administration sector, subject to performance, vacancies and business need.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOUTHPORT EDUCATION GROUP
employer.partnerships@southport.ac.uk
01704392874
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000062935.
Apply now
Closes in 19 days (Thursday 26 November 2026 at 11:59pm)