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School Administrator Apprenticeship Level 3

Develop essential administration skills required within the school environment with this Level 3 School Administrator Apprenticeship. Learn how to support with managing school finances, student data, supplier contracts while ensuring compliance with safeguarding and governance standards.

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Apprenticeship Level

3 Advanced

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Typical Duration

16 Months

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Training Method

Blended Learning

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Assessment Method

Portfolio

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Funding Value

£5,000

EPA Organisation

Innovate

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School Administrator Apprenticeship Level 3

Learn how to deal with day-to-day administrative tasks to support operations within a school environment with this Level 3 School Administrator Apprenticeship. Gain knowledge of project management techniques to manage responsibility and operations.

This programme is delivered through Articulate Rise, this flexible training programme features 11 expertly designed modules, covering vital topics such as project management, planning/organisation and presentation skills.

The School Office Administrator pathway adapts the Business Administration Standard to the unique demands of educational settings.

Designed to boost productivity, enhance communication, and improve workplace efficiency, this programme is the perfect investment in your employees’ professional development.

By supporting staff schedules and school operations, this role is vital for creating a well-organised, effective environment that benefits both students and educators.

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Employer benefits

Taking on a School Administrator Apprentice is a valuable investment for schools looking to strengthen their team and nurture future talent. Apprentices bring enthusiasm, fresh ideas, and a willingness to learn, helping to create a skilled and motivated workforce.

Develop a Skilled, In-House Professional – Apprentices are trained to your specific systems, processes, and values, making them more effective than externally trained hires.

Cost-Effective Workforce Development – Apprenticeships are more affordable than hiring experienced staff, and training costs are largely government-funded (especially for smaller schools).

Fresh Perspective and Enthusiasm – Apprentices bring new energy, digital fluency, and fresh ideas—especially around admin tech, systems, and communication.

Streamline School Operations – Support with core tasks such as attendance tracking, data entry, scheduling, reception duties, correspondence, and finance support.

Increase Capacity Without Overstretching Existing Staff – Helps ease workload pressures during busy periods like admissions, Ofsted prep, or the start of term.

Apprenticeship programmes can also be used to upskill existing members.

The role may involve working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services within a school environment. School administrators perform day-to-day activities, ensuring everything operates smoothly.

Duties could include data analysis, performance reporting, managing customer relationships and contracts. Also supporting with office management and administration, team collaboration, digital tools and automation in operations.

Typical job roles

School Administrator, General Administrator, HR Assistant, Team Administrator, Office Administrator, Secretary or Personal Assistant.

This role may be a gateway to further career opportunities, such as management, School Business Manager or other senior administrator roles.

To start this apprenticeship, you must have lived in the UK 3+ years minimum and have a form of UK ID required at enrolment. You must be age 16+ (with no upper age limit) with no prior learning within the area of study.

Gain Real-World, Transferable Skills – Develop essential skills like communication, organisation, time management, customer service, and IT.

Earn While You Learn: you’ll receive a salary while completing your qualification, so no need to worry about student debt.

Achieve a Recognised Qualification – Adds credibility to your CV and supports future academic or professional development.

Learn How a School Really Works – Gain a broad understanding of how different departments operate—from HR and finance to teaching and management.

Build Confidence and Professional Networks – Develop confidence in the workplace, including working with colleagues, managers, and clients.

Ongoing support: access to a LMP Tutor providing 1-2-1 support throughout your apprenticeship.

Career pathway: a School Administrator Apprenticeship, provides a pathway to career progression with opportunities for advancements within the school or industry upon completion.

This School Administrator apprenticeship programme will help develop key skills in areas such as communication, problem solving, attention to detail, technology, organisation and time management relevant to the school. You will learn about administration in an educational environment, supporting budgeting and financial management for schools, procurement and supplier management for school resources, supporting student data systems and record-keeping, coordinating staff schedules and training.

In this comprehensive Level 3 programme you will develop your knowledge around topics such as understanding organisational structures, managing staff/leadership team, and liaising with parents/carers.