Education & Curriculum Support Apprentice

ESTAR GROUP LIMITED

Blaydon-On-Tyne (NE21 4EE)

Closes in 23 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 July 2026


Summary

As our Education & Curriculum Support Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced education professionals to produce engaging learning materials, support our digital learning systems and help build outstanding apprenticeship programmes.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

Your Responsibilities:

You'll support our Curriculum and Quality Team by:

Learning Resources:

  • Producing professional learner workbooks
  • Formatting presentations and learning guides
  • Creating assessment documents
  • Building learner handbooks
  • Producing employer information packs
  • Preparing induction materials
  • Creating knowledge quizzes and activities
  • Ensuring all resources meet ESTAR branding standards

Digital Learning:

  • Uploading learning resources onto our learner platform
  • Organising digital resource libraries
  • Maintaining document version control
  • Supporting online learner resources
  • Assisting with digital course development

Quality Support:

  • Checking documents for spelling, grammar and formatting
  • Ensuring resources meet quality standards
  • Supporting curriculum updates
  • Helping prepare quality documentation
  • Maintaining organised education records

Business Administration:

  • Supporting meetings and minute taking
  • Managing educational documentation
  • Communicating with learners and employers
  • General administrative support
  • Supporting projects across the business

Where you'll work

4 Westway
Blaydon-On-Tyne
NE21 4EE

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

ESTAR GROUP 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

Business Administrator Level 3.

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Desirable Skills:

It would be beneficial if you have experience using:

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Canva
  • Microsoft Teams

Don't worry if you haven't used all of these - we'll provide full training.

About this employer

ESTAR Education is one of the UK's fastest growing independent training providers, delivering high-quality apprenticeships and commercial training across engineering, manufacturing, business, leadership and renewable technologies.

Our mission is simple:

Develop Outstanding People. Deliver Outstanding Training.

We're investing heavily into new facilities, digital learning technology and industry-leading learner resources, and we're looking for an ambitious apprentice to help shape the future of education.

This isn't a traditional administration role.

You'll become part of the team responsible for creating the learning resources used by apprentices across the UK.

 

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After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

This role has genuine long-term progression opportunities.

Successful apprentices may progress into roles such as:

  • Curriculum Coordinator
  • Quality Administrator
  • Learning Resources Developer

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ESTAR GROUP LIMITED

Jonathan Smith

jonathan.smith@estareducation.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041086.

Apply now

Closes in 23 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)