To find out more information and enrol, please visit the website (below): Harris Institute of Teaching & Learning
We are delighted to once again be running this popular apprenticeship which will be via the Business Administrator Apprenticeship Level 3 standard. This apprenticeship will be starting in November 2026. This programme is fully funded by the Employers’ Apprenticeship Levy.
This apprenticeship will provide you with leadership training for a formal qualification and covers the key competencies that new leaders in schools need to successfully lead a team. It equips learners with the ability to effectively manage a team, plan and monitor workloads/ resources and build professional relationships. The programme is designed to develop the skills and obtain the knowledge necessary to become an effective leader.
Programme Overview
This apprenticeship offers practical leadership training with a nationally recognised qualification. it is designed for support staff taking on new leadership responsibilities, helping you grow the confidence and knowledge to successfully step into a leadership role.
Key skills
Team management: Lead and motivate your team effectively.
Workload & Resource Planning: Organise tasks and manage resources with confidence.
Professional Relationship Building: Build strong and positive workplace connections.
Eligibility Criteria
To participate in the programme, you must:
Be a leader within your organisation either recently appointed or have no previous leadership training
Have lived in the UK/EEA for the past 3 years and work mainly in England
Be employed in a school and have the support of your Principal
Hold an employment contract covering the full programme (15+ months)
Duration
12 month programme with a 3 month assessment period.
Start Date
November 2026
For further details please contact Eloise.O'Flaherty@Harrisinstitute.org.uk
Harris Institute of T&L - Level 3 Business Administrator (Leading Ed Sup Teams)
Apprenticeship Programme
Harris Institute of Teaching & Learning is a Leading Apprenticeship Provider Delivering education-based programmes with academic equivalencies.
Train while you work – Gain qualifications without leaving your role.
Expert-led training – Develop leadership and specialist skills with industry professionals.
Study method - Blended learning
You will progress your career to the next level.
Curriculum and Outcomes
“Apprentices study an ambitious curriculum, which has a very positive impact on their development.”
Programme Leaders and Tutors
“Leaders and managers make sure that apprentices are taught by highly skilled and experienced tutors and programme leads.”
Employers and Line Managers
“Line managers provide effective support for apprentices at work. They make sure that apprentices have good opportunities to consolidate, practise and develop […] Line managers value the positive contribution that apprentices make at work.”
About Harris Institute of Teaching & Learning
Since 2019, Harris Federation has been an employer provider of apprenticeships, and more recently our Harris Institute of Teaching & Learning has attained Main Provider Status too. This enables us to deliver our education-based programmes to apprentices and employers across the country.
In January 2024, we were excited to receive a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted for our first apprenticeship inspection. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our teams, and of course, our fantastic learners on both programmes.
Contact Harris Institute of Teaching & Learning
Ready to start your learning journey? Contact us today to discuss your next steps:
Telephone No: 0203 540 0360
Scan the QR code below to apply or to find more information by our team.
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