Business Administration Apprenticeship L3

The Business Administration Apprentice is a key position within the commercial team at Scarisbrick Hall. The role provides business administration support to the area leads responsible for Admissions, TCM, Theatre and Marketing, helping the team to run efficiently and to analyse and improve the school’s commercial performance. The role combines administrative, data and customer service duties, requiring a proactive, organised and detail-focused individual who can maintain accurate records, meet deadlines and contribute to a positive and supportive working environment.

This position requires someone who can support the area leads with day-to-day administration, maintain commercial data and trackers, produce reports and analysis, coordinate enquiries and events, and provide a high standard of customer service to prospective and current families, customers and visitors, all while maintaining an approachable, professional and calm manner. 

Scarisbrick Hall School is proud to have a reputation for high academic standards and staff who will go ‘above and beyond’ to secure the best possible outcomes for all students. The school is set in the beautiful setting of Scarisbrick Hall Park including woodland, lake and attractive surroundings. Scarisbrick Hall School is a member of the Independent Schools Association. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. A full employment history is required for all applicants. The school will conduct this check. 

As an employer we will teach you how to complete the following tasks:

• Provide administrative support to the commercial team.
• Assist with answering telephone calls, emails and general enquiries professionally.
• Help maintain accurate records, filing systems and school information.
• Support arrangements for meetings, events, visitors and day-to-day school activities.
• Use Microsoft Office and school systems to produce documents, update information and support communication.
• Work safely and confidentially in line with school policies, safeguarding expectations and data protection requirements.

This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to build valuable administration, communication and organisational skills within a professional school setting. There may be opportunities to apply for future roles within the school or wider education/administration sector, subject to performance, vacancies and business need.

The role is based at Scarisbrick Hall School, Southport Road, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, L40 9RQ. The school is located in a semi-rural setting, so candidates should consider how they will travel to and from work reliably.

The apprentice will work as part of a busy, supportive school operations environment and will be expected to maintain high standards of professionalism, confidentiality and safeguarding at all times.

Scarisbrick Hall School is a leading co-educational independent school based in Lancashire, providing education and care from nursery through to sixth form. The school is set within historic grounds and offers a supportive, ambitious and busy working environment where staff contribute directly to the daily life and success of pupils.

The successful apprentices will join a professional school operations team and gain practical experience within an educational setting, developing workplace skills while supporting staff, pupils, parents and visitors.