SCITT Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice in Nottingham

What skills and experience we're looking for:

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Creative initiative

What the school offers its staff:

Someone applying for this Business Administrator Apprentice (Level 3) role at Nottinghamshire TORCH SCITT would have strong and flexible future career prospects, particularly within education, business administration, and the wider public or third sector with possible progression to a permanent business/admin role within Nottinghamshire TORCH SCITT or Nova Education Trust following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Opportunities for development into specialist areas, such as:

• Recruitment and onboarding
• Safeguarding and compliance
• Marketing and communications
• Data management and reporting

Opportunity to progress to:

• Higher or advanced apprenticeships (e.g. Level 4, 5 or 6 in Business, HR or Leadership)
• Professional qualifications in business administration, HR, or education management

Strong foundation for further study or careers in:

• Education administration
• School or trust operations
• Public sector or charity administration

Further details about the role:

Purpose of the Role: The Business Administrator Apprentice will provide effective administrative and operational support to members of the Nottinghamshire TORCH SCITT team. Working closely with the SCITT Operations Manager and the wider team, the role is designed to develop the apprentice’s knowledge, skills and behaviours in line with the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard, while contributing to the efficient running of recruitment, onboarding, training and compliance activities across the SCITT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment and Onboarding: Support trainee recruitment administration, including interview scheduling, candidate communication and references. Assist with interview and assessment activities. Support trainee onboarding, ensuring documentation is accurate, complete and compliant. Undertake safeguarding and regulatory checks in line with Trust and statutory requirements.
• Monitoring Trainee Progress: Support administration and monitoring of trainee progress throughout the SCITT programme. Maintain accurate attendance, progress review and compliance records. Assist with tracking trainee engagement, milestones and outcomes using internal systems and DfE portals. Support meetings and correspondence linked to trainee progress, attendance and welfare. Escalate concerns appropriately under the direction of the SCITT Leadership Team.
• Business Administration and Compliance: Assist with maintaining the Single Central Record, personnel files and archiving systems. Support administration related to health and safety statutory obligations. Assist with HR management systems and associated processes. Support the accurate use and management of Department for Education portals.
• Communication and Customer Service: Provide reception and front‑line support, responding professionally to telephone and email enquiries. Communicate effectively with trainees, partner schools and external agencies. Meet and greet visitors attending training events and meetings.
• Marketing and Social Media: Support marketing and promotional activity for Nottinghamshire TORCH SCITT. Assist with maintaining and updating the ‘Get Into Teaching’ website and other digital platforms. Support the creation, scheduling and monitoring of social media content. Assist with marketing activity for recruitment, events and open days. Maintain records of marketing activity and engagement.
• Training, Events and Meetings: Support the planning, preparation and delivery of SCITT training events. Take accurate minutes of meetings, including leadership, governance and trainee attendance meetings.
• Apprenticeship Development: Engage fully with off‑the‑job training and complete all required assessments. Apply apprenticeship learning to day‑to‑day work. Demonstrate professional behaviours including organisation, confidentiality, adaptability and teamwork.
• General Responsibilities: Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, equality and diversity policies. Promote the values and professional reputation of Nottinghamshire TORCH SCITT and Nova Education Trust. Work flexibly as part of the SCITT administration team. Use Trust IT systems securely and effectively. Participate in performance management, supervision and professional development.

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.