Business Administrator Apprenticeship at Chowbent Primary School
INSPIRE ATA LIMITED
Manchester (M46 9FP)
Closes in 29 days (Friday 21 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 21 October 2025
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Summary
Are you an organised, friendly, and motivated individual looking to kickstart your career in school administration? We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Administration Apprentice to join our busy and supportive school office team in January 2026!!
- Wage
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£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 8:30am till 3:30pm with a 1 hour lunch break
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 24 November 2025
- Duration
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1 year 4 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
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional school environment while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll receive full training and support with a clear development pathway- with the view to progressing into a School Business Manager role in the future.
- Acting as the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff, and visitors – providing a warm, professional welcome
- Answering phone calls and managing school emails efficiently
- Supporting with general administrative tasks such as photocopying, filing, word processing, and data entry
- Using the school’s MIS and FMS systems (Arbor) to update records, process staff absences, and manage financial transactions
- Raising purchase orders, processing petty cash, and assisting with BACs and cheque payments
- Assisting with training arrangements, obtaining quotes, and maintaining accurate records in line with GDPR
- Helping to organise school trips, training events, and activities
- Supporting welfare duties such as basic first aid and liaising with parents regarding student wellbeing
- Contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the school through teamwork and professionalism
Desired Skills & Qualities:
- Confident using a range of computer software (Word, Excel, email, internet, etc.)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Friendly, professional, and approachable manner
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to obtain a First Aid qualification
- Genuine interest in working in a school environment
Where you'll work
Laburnum Street
Atherton
Manchester
M46 9FP
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
The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship standard qualification
More training information
- Each apprentice will have their own dedicated tutor who will conduct monthly remote tutorials and reviews, providing continuous support throughout the apprenticeship program
- Depending on the apprentice’s needs, the frequency of these sessions may vary
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable 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
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Friendly
Other requirements
Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
About this employer
Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.
After this apprenticeship
- Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
INSPIRE ATA LIMITED
Katie Munn
Katie@inspire-ata.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000347712.
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Closes in 29 days (Friday 21 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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