Leading Education Support Teams Level 3
(previously the Team Leader Apprenticeship)
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

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 programme with a 3 month assessment period.
Start Date
November 2026
How to register
If you would like to register your interest, please complete the Expression of Interest form here:
https://harrisapprenticeships.org.uk/expression-of-interest/
Or scan the QR code:

For further details please contact Eloise.O'Flaherty@Harrisinstitute.org.uk
