Job Description

We are looking to recruit an office admin apprentice to work alongside experienced office staff and receptionists and undertake the following duties:

Duties include:

Under the instruction / guidance of senior staff provide general administrative / financial support to the school Organisation Undertake reception duties, answering routine telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors Assist with pupil welfare duties, looking after sick pupils, liaising with parents / staff etc. Assist in arrangements for school trips, events etc. Administration Provide general clerical support e.g. photocopying, filing, faxing, complete standard forms, respond to routine correspondence Maintain manual and computerised records / management information systems Produce lists / information / data as required e.g. pupils data Undertake typing, word-processing and other IT based tasks Take notes at meetings Sort and distribute all 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 uniform / snack / other 'shops' within the school Provide general advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others Undertake routine financial administration e.g. processing orders Responsibilities Be aware of and comply with 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 support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all Contribute to the overall ethos / work / aims of the school Appreciate and support the role of other professionals Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required Experience
Essential Criteria:

General clerical / administrative / financial work Qualifications / Training NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline Good numeracy / literacy skills Knowledge / Skills Effective use of ICT packages Use of relevant equipment / resources Good keyboard skills Knowledge of relevant policies / codes of practice & awareness of relevant legislation Ability to relate well to children and adults Work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these Ability to identify own training & development needs & co-operate with means to address these
Desirable Criteria:

Eagerness to learn Excellent communication skills relevant to both children and adults Good organisational skills Good telephone manner Willingness to work as part of a team Reliable Smart appearance Professional attitude A level of maturity with working in a school environment will be required Ambitious and hard working Desire to be a positive role model to young people Punctual and good time management First Aid Qualified
As part of this apprenticeship, the successful candidate will undertake a

structured training programme

that includes:

On-the-job training - gaining practical experience within a school setting.*

Off-the-job training - attending sessions covering safeguarding, behaviour management, child development, and learning strategies.*

Regular assessments and feedback to track progress and improve skills.*

Additional learning support, particularly in literacy, numeracy, and communication.*

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in education with

progression opportunities

available upon successful completion.

Entry Requirements & Expectations

A

strong interest in working in an educational setting.*
A

willingness to learn and undertake professional training.*
A commitment to

completing the apprenticeship and gaining the qualification.*
Good

communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.*
A

professional and responsible approach to working with children.*
Full adherence to

school safeguarding and conduct policies.*

Apprenticeships To Be Undertaken:Level 2 Business Administration

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship

Pay: 8.60 per hour

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025