Business Administration Apprentice
ORION EDUCATION
Bromley (BR1 2PR)
Closes in 30 days (Wednesday 29 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 29 September 2025
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Summary
As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will support the daily operations of the school office while working towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Business Administration qualification. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience in a busy and friendly school environment.
- Wage
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£12,759.50 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 - Friday, 8.15am - 3.45pm
32 hours 30 minutes 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
- Providing administrative support to staff and leadership team
- Answering phone calls and welcoming visitors to the school
- Assisting with data entry, filing, and maintaining records
- Helping to organise school events and communications
- Supporting financial processes such as ordering and invoicing
- Managing incoming and outgoing post
- Using Microsoft Office and school management systems under supervision
Where you'll work
The School House, Scotts Park Primary School
Orchard Road
Bromley
BR1 2PR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THELIGHTBULB LTD
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
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
About this employer
Orion Scotts Park School is a caring and inclusive primary school that values teamwork, creativity, and a child-centred approach to learning. We are part of a thriving school community and are excited to offer an opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join us as a Business Administration Apprentice.
After this apprenticeship
- There may be progression routes available upon completion of the apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THELIGHTBULB LTD
Elle Abela
Elle.Abela@getsetuk.co.uk
07483396544
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000344218.
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Closes in 30 days (Wednesday 29 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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