Business Administration Apprentice

Prospere Learning Trust, Manchester, M23 2YS

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Working 35 hours per week, all year round
• Contract type: Fixed term - This is a fixed term post for 18 months, duration of apprenticeship training.
• Full-time equivalent salary: The starting salary is £25,185 per annum Grade 3.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you looking to start your career in administration?

We have an exciting opportunity for aBusiness Administration Apprenticeto join our Central Support Team atProspere Learning Trust.

This apprenticeship offers a great first step into the world of business administration within a supportive and friendly environment. You will gain practical experience while studying towards aLevel 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeshipqualification.

This is a fixed term post for 18 months, duration of apprenticeship training, working 35 hours per week, all year round. The starting salary is £25,185 per annum Grade 3.

About the role

As a Business Admin Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting ourCentral Estates Team, which ensures our school buildings and grounds are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with statutory and regulatory compliance and health and safety standards to support the uninterrupted delivery of education.

You will carry out a variety of general administrative tasks to support the day-to-day operations of the Trust, including maintaining records, assisting with compliance documentation, handling emails and phone queries, and working with digital systems. Full training will be provided. You will also receive dedicated study time during the week to complete your apprenticeship coursework and assignments.

Why join us?

• Gain valuable experience in a real working environment
• Receive full support and training throughout your apprenticeship
• Be part of a supportive and inclusive team
• Opportunity to progress to a permanent Grade 4 position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

We’re lookingfor someone who is:

• Organised and reliable, with strong attention to detail
• A good communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Willing to learn and take on a variety of tasks
• Flexible, with a positive attitude to working both independently and as part of a team
• Able to work indoors and occasionally outdoors

Essential Qualifications:

• GCSE English and Maths (A*-C / 9-4 or equivalent)
• Eligible to undertake a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide general administrative support to the Estates Team and wider Central Support Team
• Operate and maintain records in key systems such as Office 365, Every, and Worknest
• Respond to internal helpdesk queries and external correspondence
• Assist in organising data, documents and reports for compliance and health & safety monitoring
• Support the preparation of documents for internal and external stakeholders
• Help ensure Trust systems and processes remain compliant with policies and regulations
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding procedures at all times

How to Apply

If you’re eager to kick-start your career in administration and want to learn in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please follow the online application process to be considered. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Interviews are scheduled to take place in person at our central Greenacres office in Wythenshawe on Monday 20th October

Please ensure you review the attached job description for further information and to support you with your application. Applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements set out in Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard those already qualified to a level above this qualification will not be considered for this level 3 apprenticeship.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

What the school offers its staff

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution- over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays –teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document;non-teachers receive 26 days annual leaveplus bank holidays,increasing to 31 dayswith 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options- we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aidin every school
• Blue Light Card- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:prospere.org.uk

About Prospere Learning Trust

Prospere Learning Trust is a high performing, inclusive and innovative Trust comprisinf of 9 schools, including 4 mainstream high schools and 5 special needs schools (both primary and secondary) with further schools anticipated across Greater Manchester.

We currently employ over 1000 staff and we believe that our staff play a vital role in achieving our vision ofan exceptional education for all. We believe thatgreat schools thrive because of the great people in them.

We are driven by our core values:

• Inclusion- we recognise people need different levels of support to achieve equitable outcomes.
• Comprehensive education– we welcome all people from our local community.
• Excellence– high standards institutionally, academically and in personal development.
• Expertise– great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in all our staff to achieve their potential.
• Collaboration– we believe we are stronger together.
• Reflection– we are underpinned by thoughtful use of relevant evidence and research.

At Prospere Learning Trust,we pride ourselves in being a great place to learn, work, and grow. We have a resolute focus on developing the quality of education in all of our schools.

To support our staff, we come together as acollaborative learning community, with a strong culture of professional development and mutual support.

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.

Job Application Information

Applications will only be accepted through Jobtrain:

https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?JobId=848&source=DfE

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

For application support contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email jobs@prospere.org.uk

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.

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About Prospere Learning Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: jobs@prospere.org.uk
• Phone number: 0161 527 7953
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/prospere-learning-trust

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