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School Business Administrator

Build essential administrative, IT, and project management skills while gaining a recognised business qualification. Blending core business knowledge with direct practical experience, this programme helps support colleagues excel in office roles and fast-track onto Level 4 qualifications.

Who is this course for?

This programme is suitable for roles including:

  • Schools administrators
  • Finance administrators
  • General office staff

Assessment method

Apprenticeship assessment consisting of:

  • Knowledge test
  • Portfolio-based interview/professional discussion
  • Project improvement presentation

Typical job roles

School Administrator, Finance Office Administrator, Receptionist, Business Admin / General Office Staff, Office Assistant, Data Entry Personnel, Project Administrator / Assistant, SEND Administrator.

What our learners say

Bee Pevy

Business Administrator

This apprenticeship taught me some really valuable, key things that have stayed with me in my career, such as time management, how to network, and loads of transferable skills. It’s like doing a business 101 course!

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Course level

3

Course length

12-15

months

+ End-Point-Assessment

Training method:

Blended learning

Fees

£5,000 (100% fully funded via the apprenticeship levy)

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