Business Administrator L3 Apprenticeship
Join the team at Scarisbrick Hall School as a Business Administration Apprentice. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, and visitors, providing administrative and customer service support, managing enquiries, assisting with reception and pupil services, and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school.
Role
The Operational Support Apprentice is a key position within the operational team at Scarisbrick Hall. The role serves as the first point of contact for pupils and parents seeking support with a range of day-to-day issues, ensuring that family’s needs are met effectively and efficiently. The role combines administrative, well-being, and customer service duties, requiring a proactive, caring, and organised individual who can maintain a positive and supportive school environment.
This position requires someone who can manage pupil services such as lost property, support with operational issues, provide quality customer service to our families, provide first aid, all while maintaining an approachable and calm manner to support the overall operations of the school community.
Scarisbrick Hall School is proud to have a reputation for high academic standards and staff who will go ‘above and beyond’ to secure the best possible outcomes for all students. The school is set in the beautiful setting of Scarisbrick Hall Park including woodland, lake and attractive surroundings. Scarisbrick Hall School is a member of the Independent Schools Association.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. A full employment history is required for all applicants. The school will conduct this check.
As an employer we will teach you how to complete the following tasks:
- Provide administrative support to the school office and operations team
- Assist with answering telephone calls, emails and general enquiries professionally
- Help maintain accurate records, filing systems and school information
- Support arrangements for meetings, events, visitors and day-to-day school activities
- Use Microsoft Office and school systems to produce documents, update information and support communication
- Work safely and confidentially in line with school policies, safeguarding expectations and data protection requirements
Training
Business Administrator Level 3.
Throughout the programme, apprentices will develop key workplace skills including IT, communication, record keeping, decision-making, planning and organisation, project management, and interpersonal skills. They will also build professional behaviours such as adaptability, responsibility, and professionalism.
Training is delivered primarily in the workplace by an assessor, with 20% off-the-job learning during contracted hours. The apprenticeship concludes with an End Point Assessment (EPA), comprising an online multiple-choice test, a portfolio-based interview, and a project or improvement process presentation.
After this apprenticeship:
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentices/apprentice-pay-and-future-salary#
Completion of Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Training Provider
- SOUTHPORT EDUCATION GROUP
- Working Week
- Apprentice Vacancies (2-positions available). 30-hours per week, term time only. Working Hours: 1-Apprentice: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 2:00pm. 1-Apprentice: Monday to Friday, 12:00pm to 6:00pm.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 2
- Closing Date
- Monday, 24th August 2026
- Start Date
- Tuesday, 1st September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Initiative
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to learn
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)