Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice
Orgill Primary School
Cumbria (CA22 2HH)
Closes in 18 days (Monday 21 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 2 September 2026
Contents
Summary
Orgill Primary School is seeking a motivated Business Administration Apprentice to join our busy school office team. Gain valuable workplace experience while working towards a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification, providing administrative support to staff, pupils and visitors.
- Wage
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£15,600 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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37.5 hours per week (term time only – 39 weeks per year).
Hours of work - Monday to Friday 8.00am until 4.00pm (1 hour lunch break, 30 minutes of this is paid).
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 28 September 2026
- 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
- Provide general administrative support within the school office.
- Answer telephone calls and respond to enquiries professionally.
- Welcome visitors and maintain a friendly reception service.
- Maintain accurate paper and electronic filing systems.
- Assist with data entry and school management systems.
- Produce letters, reports and other documents using Microsoft Office.
- Support the organisation of meetings and school events.
- Handle confidential information in accordance with GDPR requirements.
- Work alongside experienced administrators to develop office and organisational skills.
- Complete the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, including remote learning, reviews and assessments.
- Participate in off-the-job training activities such as:
- Shadowing senior administrators.
- Attending CPD sessions on safeguarding, GDPR and school systems.
- Completing online learning modules.
- Supporting improvement projects within the school.
- Researching best practice in school administration.
- Reviewing and updating administrative procedures.
- Reflecting on learning through regular workplace reviews.
Where you'll work
Orgill Primary School
Southey Avenue
Cumbria
CA22 2HH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 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
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
About this employer
This is a school where children and families belong. Orgill sits at the heart of its community, and we place great importance on creating a warm, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and respected. We believe that when children feel a strong sense of belonging, they are confident, happy, and ready to learn.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities for a permanent administrative position within the school or progression into more senior administration roles. The qualification also provides a strong foundation for further study or management-level apprenticeships.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000051167.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Monday 21 September 2026 at 11:59pm)