Business Administration Apprentice Level 3

Business Administration Apprentice
Gaining a Level 3 Business Administration Qualification via South Essex College

Fixed term contract to 31st August 2028

Salary: Apprentice Pay Rate - £8 per hour

37 hours per week: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm; Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm
(30-minute unpaid lunch break each day)

38 weeks per year - term time plus inset days

Start Date: November 2026

Are you organised, enthusiastic and looking to build a successful career in business administration?

Doddinghurst Junior School is seeking a motivated Business Administration Apprentice to join our friendly and supportive school office team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a busy school environment while working towards a Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration. You will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the school, developing a wide range of professional skills and gaining experience that will form a strong foundation for your future career.

Key responsibilities will include:

Providing administrative and clerical support to the school office team
Answering telephone calls and responding to parent enquiries in a professional and friendly manner
Assisting with general office administration and record-keeping
Supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the school

We are looking for a positive, reliable and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 (Grade C) or above, as this is an essential requirement for acceptance onto the apprenticeship programme.

If you are ready to take the first step in your career while making a real difference in a thriving school community, we would love to hear from you.

Doddinghurst Junior School is a small Church of England Junior School set in a rural location. At Doddinghurst, we provide a friendly, safe, and calm learning environment. This enables children to succeed academically, creatively, musically, and personally. Doddinghurst is an inclusive school where children are encouraged to celebrate and enjoy the success of each other.

Doddinghurst Junior School is a member of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools’ Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.

What the school can offer:     

Recognition of continuous service 
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme 
Excellent CPD opportunities 
Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools 
The support of an experienced family of schools 
National Conditions of Service 
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme 
Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff 
2 Week October Half term
Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance 

If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply nowor you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Liz Anderson hr@osborne.coopor 01375 648901. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.

Doddinghurst Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date: 12th October 2026 at 9am
Interview date: w/c 2nd November 2026

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible