Business Administration Apprenticeship - Shakespeare Primary School

The successful candidate will be working alongside the current Admin team to ensure the school runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis. To provide a front of office service to parents, children, visitors and staff alike, assisting with office duties commensurate within the school environment. This will require using the school’s IT systems, answering phones as well as supporting the Senior Leadership Team.

To ensure the school office is kept tidy, organised and in good order at all times Reception duties, answering routine telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors To ensure the accurate collection and recording of all pupil data in manual and computerised records/management systems i.e. Arbor, School Census, online payment systems Routine financial administration such as collection of dinner monies/school trips and clubs Providing information and advice in relation to Free School Meals To ensure the school newsletter is completed and issued on time To ensure the hot meals ordering and payment system is administered successfully To oversee the administration of before and after school on site provisions including regular clubs, breakfast clubs and after school clubs Communication with parents and other services - letters, emails, text messaging service General clerical tasks, such as filing and photocopying Support the administration of all pupil-related tasks including registers, absences, FSM, holiday requests and collate information in preparation for School Census return

Training:
Business Admin Level 3 18 months duration Once a month visits and reviews- onsite

Training Outcome:
There may be the potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, for the right candidate There will also be support given if the successful candidate wanted to progress onto University or alternative education pathway after completing the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Shakespeare Primary School is a rapidly developing two form entry primary school, with our own nursery, that serves the west of Plymouth. With a new yet experienced, innovative and research driven leadership team at the helm, our school staff are raising standards at speed for our school community. Our school is located on extensive grounds with huge potential. Staff work tirelessly to improve the children's outcomes both in school and within the wider community we serve. It is the firm belief of our school team that Shakespeare is a school whereby "all children achieve greatness." We are immensely proud of our school and our children. We provide a high quality, knowledge rich curriculum to our children that is ambitious and stretches their thinking and builds on their prior learning. We provide opportunities for all of our children to take risks and challenge themselves in their thinking as well as in their actions. Our staff are passionate about getting the very best out of every child ensuring that we maximise every learning opportunity and resource to our disposal. As a school we pride ourselves on our warm and approachable nature. We operate on an open door policy that enables all families to feel part of our school community. We love a challenge at Shakespeare and like your children, we learn best when we are challenged to improve.

Working Hours :
11am- 6pm (Monday- Friday with a half hour 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,Physical fitness