School Administrator Apprentice (Level 3)

Ark Charter Academy

School Admin Apprentice (Level 3)

Location: Southsea, Portsmouth

Salary: Apprentice Wage (FTE £15,016.32/ Pro Rata £12,914.04)

Contract: Fixed Term

Start date: 01/09/2026

End date: 31/03/2028 (or until you finish your apprenticeship)

At Ark Charter Academy, we believe that exceptional support staff play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the school and enhancing students’ experiences. We are seeking a motivated and organised School Administrator Apprentice (Level 3) to join our team and support our busy school office.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop a career in administration while completing a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.

About the role:

As a School Administrator Apprentice, you will provide high-quality administrative support across the school, with a particular focus on reception and front-of-house operations.

You will play a key role as a first point of contact for students, staff, parents and visitors, ensuring a professional, welcoming and efficient service at all times. Alongside this, you will support a range of administrative functions across different departments, contributing to the effective day-to-day running of the academy.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• A positive and professional individual with strong communication skills.
• Well organised, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Friendly and approachable, with a strong customer-service mindset.
• Proactive and willing to learn.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Committed to personal development and completing the apprenticeship.

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• 10 inset days (of which at least one is dedicated to staff wellbeing)
• A behaviour policy that ensures disruption-free learning
• Development opportunities for future leaders
• Generous pension scheme.
• Up to £3,000 relocation costs to move to the south coast (dependent on the role)
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Ark Charter Academy is a happy and vibrant school located in the heart of Portsmouth. We believe that every young person should feel a sense of belonging to our school community and enjoy their learning.

We inspire and support our students so they can become the very best they can in every single way. With love and care, we develop motivation both inside and outside the classroom, encouraging an appetite for learning in a safe and stimulating Christian environment. We want our students to become the leaders and game-changers of the future.To achieve this we offer an academic curriculum that strives to expose all pupils to the richness of education, allowing them to experience a diversity of subjects during their time with us.

Our teachers and support staff work hard every day to inspire each and every student to develop skills which will help them to achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves in recognising hard work and rewarding it accordingly, providing opportunities for professional and personal growth in school and across the wider Ark network.