Business Admin Apprenticeship

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant Apprentice to work in our busy school office to provide routine general reception and administrative support to the school.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a flexible and customer focused approach, work well within a team, have a personable and friendly manner and be sensitive to confidential information.

Connect Academy trust is fully committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An on-line check of publicly available information will be completed to assess the successful candidate’s suitability to work with children.

Duties:

To support the School Administrator in the provision of efficient and effective administrative services. To manage reception and provide first point of contact for all visitors ensuring the Trust expectations of conduct and service are met. To maintain accurate administrative, pupil, staff and other school records. To provide secretarial, typing and general computer/data input/retrieval services. To provide clerical support such as photocopying, filing and stationery ordering. To maintain up to date knowledge of all software systems used. Liaison with parents, pupils and staff to ensure smooth operation of school. To undertake relevant professional development to enhance personal and whole school improvement. To attend regular briefing meetings as required for the effectiveness of the role. To update and maintain the school website as required. To maintain confidentiality in all matters. Any other tasks that Head Teacher or Senior School Operations Lead requires post holder to complete.

Training:
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard 18 months duration Once a month visits and reviews - onsite.

Training Outcome:

If there us a full time role available at the end of the apprenticeship then the learner will be able to apply for this. If not then PACT will work with you to find a full time role. 

Employer Description:
Leigham Primary is part of Connect Academy Trust. Connect is a family of eight large, successful, and happy primary schools. The Trust now educates over 3300 children and 550 staff, in both Plymouth and Torbay. It operates a dynamic, values-based system where each school is a giver and receiver of support.

Working Hours :
Working Hours Mon – Fri 8am – 3:30 pm with 30 unpaid lunch break.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience