Business Administration Apprentice

This is a diverse role to support the administration function within a primary school setting

This role will provide front of house support, liaising with families and pupils

The post holder will be responsible for answering the school phone and dealing with low level queries, taking messages and feeding back to appropriate staff

The role will involve supporting the admin team with data input in terms of attendance, school lunches and invoices

 

The role may also involve placing online orders and checking stock upon delivery, typing letters, organising school clubs on the virtual system, in addition any other task deemed appropriate under the supervision of the school admin team

Training:

Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration

The course will run over 18 months and includes an End Point Assessment as part of the apprenticeship standards. This takes place after 15 months on the programme and is carried out by an external examiner. It operates on a roll on/roll off basis, so enrolment can be accommodated throughout the year.

There are 2 parts to the apprenticeship:

On programme training/practical training period (0-15 months) – where the candidate completes a C&G qualification (L3 Diploma for Business Administrator) End Point Assessment (15-18 months) – the candidate has to provide evidence of certain Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours mainly through work produced for the diploma

At the end of the apprenticeship, they then have to do 3 things to pass an End Point Assessment carried out by the awarding body.

1. Pass a multi choice exam on the knowledge gained

2. Submit a portfolio of evidence on which they will be interviewed by an external examiner

3. Project presentation – from a project done for the qualification, presented to external examiner

Hartlepool College of Further Education operate the course on a day release basis for Level 3, this could either be a Wednesday or Thursday depending on date of enrolment. Sessions are delivered between 9.00-5.00 as well as self-study time to complete tasks issued. This currently operates as a blend of virtual sessions via MS Teams and classroom-based delivery on site at the college. Observations in the workplace also need to take place.

Training Outcome:
The qualification will demonstrate the learner’s ability and competency to carry out a range of administrative tasks After completing the Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration, individuals can progress onto the further apprenticeships in Team Leading and Supervising Alternatively, they can consider going down more specialist routes, for example accounting, HR or marketing

Employer Description:
Prior’s Mill C of E Primary cater for 420 pupils from Reception to Year 6 as well as a popular nursery provision for up to 39 full time places. The school is part of Melrose Learning Trust.

Working Hours :
Term time (including PD days) 39 weeks. Until 24 July 2026. 4 days per week between Monday and Friday 08:00am – 16:00pm (core hours are negotiable) with the fifth day taking place with the course/training provider between 09:00am – 17:00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working