About the Company:
Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
Welcome to The Cheadle Academy, a small 11-16 high school in the Staffordshire Moorlands. We are a distinctive school with polite, friendly, and thoughtful students, supported by a dedicated staff team who are prepared to ‘walk the extra mile’ to ensure every student achieves success. Our approach is highly personalised, focused on developing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of each individual. The ethos of our school places students at the heart of everything we do, and they are at the forefront of every decision we make.
We are incredibly ambitious academically, ensuring our students secure the results they need to pursue further education, employment, or training. Alongside academic success, we are passionate about nurturing a love for art, music, reading, theatre, sport and culture, enriching students’ lives long into their future. Every experience counts, and our holistic approach shapes the lives of students, fostering the British values of respect and tolerance, and preparing them for a dynamic and competitive global workplace.
Children need positivity, excellent role models, and a platform from which to shine. We make no apologies for upholding traditional values and high standards. We firmly believe that our students should be well-mannered, smartly dressed, and respectful of one another. These principles, alongside our supportive and close-knit community, help create a safe, caring and happy learning environment where every student can thrive. When our students develop in this way, they gain the ability to positively influence not only their own lives but the lives of others.
We pride ourselves on the relationships between school and home, with an emphasis on students belonging and being proud to represent our school.
At The Cheadle Academy we provide an environment where students are encouraged to be curious learners, value their community, develop a pioneering spirit and work hard to leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
We are seeking one Apprentice Business Administrator
Working week:
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am to 4:00pm
Friday: 8:00am to 3:30pm
Total hours per week: 37
Expected apprenticeship duration:
21 Months
Planned start date:
September 2025
Apprenticeship level:
Level 3
What does the job role involve?
The role may involve working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services. Business administrators develop key skills and behaviours to support their own progression.
The responsibilities of the role are to support and engage with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or external customers. With a focus on adding value, the role of business administrator contributes to the efficiency of an organisation, through support of functional areas, working across teams and resolving issues as requested. The flexibility and responsiveness required allows the apprentice to develop a wide range of skills.
The business administrator is expected to deliver their responsibilities efficiently and with integrity – showing a positive attitude. The role involves demonstrating strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and adopting a proactive approach to developing skills. The business administrator is also expected to show initiative, managing priorities and own time, problem-solving skills, decision-making and the potential for people management responsibilities through mentoring or coaching others.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Office Support: Maintaining files, records, and systems.
- Communication: Communicating effectively with clients, colleagues, and other parties.
- Data Management: Entering data, analysing trends, and conducting research.
- Meeting Management: Booking meetings, arranging travel, and managing diaries.
- Financial Support: Assisting with invoicing, billing, and other financial tasks.
- Process Improvement: Contributing to process improvement and efficiency.
- Project Management: Supporting project teams with tasks like record production, communication, and IT support.
- General Admin: Performing tasks like photocopying, and mail processing.
- Learning and Development: Participating in training programs, workshops, and completing assignments.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
As well as gaining a broad range of professional knowledge and experience, you will gain academic and vocational qualifications such as the Business Administrator Level 3 qualification.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Upon successfully completing your apprenticeship the options are endless. You could continue to develop your career by choosing to obtain further qualifications, develop and improve your management and leadership skills or even move across the different areas of the business to pursue a career in your chosen field.
Desired skills:
- IT
- Record and document production
- Decision making
- Interpersonal skills
- Quality
- Confident in use of Microsoft word, Outlook and Excel
- Communication skills
- Planning and organisation
- Project management
Qualifications:
Applicants must have 4 x GCSE (at A-C) or equivalent, including Maths, English and preferably a Science subject. Applications without the necessary qualifications will not be progressed any further.
Things to consider:
Are you able to travel to this work location on a daily basis?
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY: Train’d Up will work to remove any barriers which might deter people from applying to Train’d Up, either as staff or learner / customers. Train’d Up aims to provide an inclusive environment which values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and learner / customers are respected to assist them in reaching their full potential.
Job Types: Apprenticeship, Full-time
Work Location: One location
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £14,526.00 per year
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- Will you be able to commute on a daily basis?
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 08/08/2025
Reference ID: TCABA01
Expected start date: 08/09/2025
