APPRENTICE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR L3

Every day is different. This is a unique opportunity to join a nursery ranked "Outstanding" by Ofsted.

We are an Early Years Education setting, and we are passionate about loving, nurturing and cherishing our young children.

The working day is very busy, and you must be hardworking and be able to think on your feet. Core values of safeguarding and all areas of business excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We are an inspirational and aspirational setting and the correct individual will be passionate, resilient, hard-working, thoughtful, proactive and resourceful to think on their feet.

The working day starts just before the children arrive at 8.45am and will end at 3.30. Some variation of this will apply in line with wraparound clubs and other staff meetings and similar, you will be given this information. You will get a half an hour lunch break, which is unpaid in the middle of the day. Everyday duties include preparing resources for activities; all aspects of school admin will be covered, training provided. The commitment and role requires passion, dedication and a nurturing approach. You will have a unique opportunity to learn from a highly qualified team and the continuous professional development for your career in all areas of school administration and management. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting high‑quality early years provision, demonstrate excellent organisation and communication skills, and show a proactive, positive attitude towards learning in a busy and rewarding environment. Working closely with experienced staff, you will gain valuable hands‑on experience across a range of administrative functions while contributing to the smooth running of a nurturing, inclusive and highly respected setting at the heart of the community.

Training:

You will join an OUTSTANDING nursery school where training and professional development is highly valued. Staff wellbeing is a priority, and we have a team of mental health first-aiders. You will be supported to gain your Business Administration L3 (eligibility checks apply), which could be a stepping stone for a future career. You will learn above and beyond in our nurturing, forward-thinking nursery schools. This experience will make you stand out from the rest. The current hourly rate for apprentices applies as at June 2026 (£8 p/h).

Training Outcome:

There is no guarantee of a role at the end of this apprenticeship, but support/further discussion during supervision, induction and probation meetings will follow/will be given.

Employer Description:

Duke Street Nursery is a very special place where children, practitioners and families come together to achieve their very best. This is achieved through our very strong vision which is shared and celebrated. Our vision comprises of the following: 

 

'All children are loved like our own' - Children are loved and nurtured to ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing are achieved. We know that young children need to feel safe and secure in order to learn. We cuddle them, rock them to sleep, wipe their little noses and tune in to their individuality.

'Strong relationships are fostered' - Relationships are highly valued and respected. Not just with the children, but with our incredible families too. When children join our nursery, they join our family- a place of respect, support and understanding. 

'All children are able to succeed' - We see the strengths in every single child and celebrate the way in which they are unique. We meet children at their starting points and use our exciting and interactive curriculum to ensure progress in development is made following children's interests and ideas. 

'Equal Opportunity means a flexible approach' - All children are individual and need different approaches to meet their needs. This means thinking 'outside of the box' and being creative- always having the child's best interests at heart.

'Strong Community links' - Duke Street Nursery School is at the heart of the Chorley Community. Many families return to us again and again. We support the local community with fundraising and events. We teach our children to respect and value the world which they are in and spread kindness and joy. 

'Experts in child development' - Highly experienced practitioners know how to support young children to develop. Duke Street Nursery School is forward thinking and is the first to lead the way in Early Years. 

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Times to be confirmed. Term time only. 30+ hours a week.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Non judgemental