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Apprentice - Business Administrator (Level 3)

Costessey Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0RR

This job expired on 13 March 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  13 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £8.00 - £12.71 Hourly Apprenticeship Minimum Wage (April 2026) - depending on age

Apprentice - Business Administrator (Level 3) job summary

Costessey Primary School, part of the Evolution Academy Trust, are hiring a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprentice.

This is an opportunity to join the administration team at an exciting point in our school's journey, as we develop 2 new roles within the established team.

The apprenticeship will follow the Norfolk County Council Adult Learning Programme, further details are available here: Business Administrator Level 3 Standard - Norfolk County Council

Our successful apprentice will develop their competencies in:

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems - including social media, the school website, Arbor (our management information system), PiXl (our in-school assessment system) and other in-school software to support teaching and learning.
• Produce accurate records and documents - including developing alongside the Headteacher new approaches to community communication, including through the school newsletter, other forms of communication and social media content.
• Make recommendations for improvements - within the scope of the job role
• Interpersonal skills - with staff, parents, children and the wider school community
• Communication
• Planning and organisation
• Project management

The job is on a fixed-term contract (for the duration of the Apprenticeship: approx 12 - 18 months) and on completion of the Apprenticeship, the successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Apprenticeship. The working hours are 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with 20% of the working hours dedicated to off the job and Apprenticeship training time. The pay rate is minimum apprenticeship wage, depending on the age of the successful apprentice.

The job role is similar in scope to the attached job description for a school administrator - please see attached job description.

Collaboration and teamwork are at the heart of this role. The post holder must work closely with all members of the school community, demonstrating integrity, setting high expectations for themselves and others, and upholding standards of care for children, staff, parents, and the community.

We encourage school visits, if you would like to discuss the role or book a visit to the school please contact the school office.

Please refer to the job description and recruitment pack for full person specification.

Evolution Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you will be required to undergo pre‐employment checks, including a social media search. This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and a successful applicant would be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Why work for us?

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. We’re open to flexible working arrangements for roles where suitable. Please include your preferred working hours in your application for consideration.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

This job post has expired.

About Costessey Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 581 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Costessey Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/costessey-primary-school

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