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Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship – Queen's Park High School

Chester
£15.4k/yr
Posted 1 day ago
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This apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated and organised individual to gain valuable experience within a busy secondary school administration team.

Main Duties

  • Provide day-to-day administrative support within the school office.
  • Update and maintain accurate student records using SIMS and other school management systems.
  • Support the effective management of student information and school databases.
  • Input, maintain and validate data accurately and efficiently.
  • Assist with producing reports and data extracts as required.
  • Support the preparation of statutory returns, including the school census.
  • Input and reconcile information from external systems and providers.
  • Maintain the accuracy, integrity and confidentiality of school data in accordance with GDPR.
  • Assist with data validation and quality assurance processes.
  • Maintain Free School Meal (FSM) and Pupil Premium (PP) records using SIMS, Synergy and Local Authority systems.
  • Coordinate and support student biometric scanning for the school's cashless catering system.
  • Assist with organising school photographs and associated administration.
  • Support the delivery of student health and welfare programmes, including immunisation sessions.
  • Produce, proofread and distribute letters and communications to parents and carers.
  • Provide general administrative support, including photocopying, filing and document preparation.
  • Assist with the administration of school events such as open evenings and enrolment days.
  • Provide reception cover when required, welcoming visitors and responding to enquiries professionally.
  • Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with safeguarding procedures.
  • Comply with school policies relating to safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection.
  • Build positive relationships with colleagues, parents, external agencies and other professionals.
  • Attend meetings, training sessions and professional development activities.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the role as directed by the Headteacher, Trust Data Manager or senior leadership team.

Address

Queens Park Road
Chester
CH4 7AE

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

Training provider

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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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.

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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.

As an apprentice, you will receive support through both on-the-job learning and formal apprenticeship training. This will typically include:

  • Study towards the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard.
  • Practical workplace training from experienced school administration professionals.
  • Regular mentoring and progress reviews.
  • Training in school management systems, data management, GDPR compliance and education-sector administration.

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Desirable qualifications

  • GCSE in:

    • English (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)
    • Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

Please be aware that successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with child and adult barred list checks, right-to-work checks and safeguarding procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

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Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to permanent opportunities within school administration, data management or wider business support roles within the Trust.

Contact for this apprenticeship

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Reference code for this apprenticeship

VAC2000041515

Closing date

Closes in 15 days (Friday 24 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

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Skills

IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Communication skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative

Location

Queen's Park Rd, Handbridge, Chester CH4 7AE, UK

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