Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work under the direction and guidance of the office manager, providing general administrative and financial support to the school and work within a team.

What you'll do at work

Organisation

Undertake reception duties, answering general telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors Assist with pupil first aid/welfare duties, looking after sick pupils, liaising with parents/staff etc. Assist in arrangements for school trips, events etc
Administration

Provide general clerical/administrative support e.g. photocopying, filing, faxing, completing standard forms, responding to routine correspondence Maintain manual and computerised records/management information systems Produce lists/information/data as required e.g. pupil data Word-processing and other IT-based tasks Sort and distribute mail Undertake administrative procedures Maintain and collate pupil reports Undertake routine administration of school lettings and other uses of school premises
Resources

Operate relevant equipment/ICT packages (e.g. Word, Excel, databases, spreadsheets, Internet) Maintain stock and supplies, cataloguing and distributing as required Operate 'shops' within the school Provide general advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others Undertake general financial administration where appropriate
Safeguarding

Be aware of and comply with safeguarding responsibilities as outlined in the school's Staff Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Data Protection and other statutory responsibilities

Be aware of and comply with data protection responsibilities as outlined in the school's Staff Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Professional development

Help keep knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on your own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
Other Responsibilities

Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. Be aware of and comply with all school policies and procedures Be aware of and support differences and ensure equal opportunities for all Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the School and Trust Appreciate and support the role of other professionals Attend and participate in relevant meetings, training and learning activities as required

Your training plan

The apprenticeship standard will be completed within the workplace. The off the job training requirement will be completed during the working week, away from the apprentice's normal role for an opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required.

The employer will provide additional training on Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Data protection and office procedures.

Requirements

Desired qualifications

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4) desirable Other (First aid) First aid (Grade Pass) desirable

Skills

Communication skills IT skills Administrative skills Number skills Team working Literacy skills Flexibility and reliability Confidentiality

About this company

The Priory School is an oversubscribed, 11-16, comprehensive situated in a popular, residential area in Shrewsbury. There are approximately 850 students on roll with a six-form entry. We believe education is about developing the individual holistically, not just academically. As a result, we have a rich and broad curriculum, to ensure the development of all our students into Selfless, Self-Assured, and Successful individuals. Our staff are a close-knit team who are dedicated to ensuring our students have the best experience of school life. School leadership are committed to their continued professional development and have placed significant emphasis on staff well-being; reviewing workload to support a healthy work- life balance.

Company Benefits

Pension Scheme Saving Scheme Your wellbeing - Eye tests, flu vaccinations, Occupational Health Employee assistance programme. Online GP Service. Sick pay. Cycle to work scheme. Home and Electronics Scheme.

After this apprenticeship

Future opportunities will be dependant on vacancies.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: 14,526.20 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: VAC1000322973
Expected start date: 04/07/2025