Business Apprentice
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council
Doncaster (DN5 7SB)
Closes in 14 days (Friday 10 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 25 September 2025
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Summary
The successful candidate will learn the functions of administration and under close supervision assist in the provision of a range of administrative and reception duties at The Levett School in Sprotbrough.
- Wage
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£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Pro-rated salary is £12,624 per annum. £242.78 per week (86.91% of full time)
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Term time only plus five training days) working: Monday - Thursday,
8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday,
8.00am - 3.30pm.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 November 2025
- 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
Duties to include:
- Reception duties
- Copying of resources for Teaching staff
- Filing and administrative support for Senior Leaders
- Letters
- Assisting with school dinners
- Answering telephone enquiries
- Using SIMS and FMS computer systems (training will be provided)
- Any other duties assigned to support in the smooth running of the school
Desired Skills:
- Confident when communicating on the phone and face to face
- Practical knowledge of ICT & Microsoft packages
- Accuracy
- Team player
Desired Personal Qualities:
- Able to follow instructions
- Considers and shows respect for the opinions and feelings of others
- Ability to use initiative
- Understand the need for confidentiality
Where you'll work
Melton Road
Sprotbrough
Doncaster
DN5 7SB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DN COLLEGES 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
- Training will be at Doncaster College, where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer
- Day release
- You will undertake the level 3 Business Administrator Standard
- You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience that will help you become a business administrator of the future!
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0070-v1-0
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
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
If successful you will undertake a DBS (Enhanced) Disclosure. We need to ask all applicants whether they have any relevant criminal convictions and or pending investigation as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Relevant meaning offences against a person, whether violent or sexual, offences involving drugs or controlled substances, or theft. A declaration of a relevant Criminal Conviction will result in a Risk Assessment being carried out to determine whether the applicant poses a risk to the welfare or safety of others. This does not include warnings, cautions, reprimands and (for example) speeding fines/points. You will be asked about this when we contact you to arrange a pre-screening Interview. A YES ANSWER DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY EXCLUDE YOUR APPLICATION.
About this employer
The Levett School is a Pupil Referral Unit committed to providing an outstanding education and support provision to reengage young people in their learning and to help them in developing their self- confidence and self- esteem. Our cohort consists of pupils from Key Stage 1 to early Key Stage 3.
After this apprenticeship
- Chance of progression for the right individual within the school
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DN COLLEGES GROUP
Debbie Evans
debbie.evans@don.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000343855.
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Closes in 14 days (Friday 10 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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