Business Administration Apprentice

Tasks:

Administration

To prepare and disseminate attendance related parental letters and penalty notices To track, collate and analyse attendance data in relation to pupil attendance patterns, accurately and to deadline To administer holiday absence requests To contribute to the maintenance of accurate records of pupil absences and reasons for absences To effectively use relevant ICT packages (e.g. word, excel, databases, spreadsheets, SIMS) in support of administration duties To action any other attendance related administrative tasks as requested

School organisational objectives

The Business Administration Apprentice will contribute to the school’s objectives in service delivery by:

Enactment of Health and Safety requirements and initiatives as directed Ensuring compliance with Data Protection legislation At all times operating within the school’s Equal Opportunities framework Commitment and contribution to improving standards for pupil and school improvement as a whole Demonstrating consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school Develop constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

To demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people, staff and volunteers To demonstrate a thorough understanding of safeguarding and safer recruitment policies and procedures, and their application within an educational setting/environment To understand the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and how these fit in to school life

Training:
Level 3 Business Administration at Stockton Riverside College. Functional skills Maths & English, if required.

Training Outcome:
An opportunity for a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Northfield is a school which inspires confident learners who will leave us with a good level of knowledge, skills and experience to thrive in an ever-changing world. At Northfield School and Sports College, we believe that everyone should benefit from a first class education and be provided with opportunities to develop to the maximum of their potential. The over-riding ethos of Northfield School and Sports College, is ensuring maximum achievement in a happy and supportive environment. Our Sports College specialism ensures that physical well-being and sporting excellence is developed, whilst creativity and self-expression is enhanced through our Arts Mark Gold (Exemplary) status 2014. The school’s vision and core values were re-examined in a process that involved the school’s student council, Junior Leadership Group, staff, governors and the PTA - the views and opinions of a large number of Northfield stakeholders were taken into consideration to devise a vision that we felt best represented the ambition of the school.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed. Term Time only - you will only be required to work the weeks the School is open, not during School holidays. The salary for 38 weeks will be: If Under 18 = £12,261p.a. 18-20 = £16,239p.a. 21 + = £19,828p.a.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Literacy skills,Able to produce accurate work,Friendly and approachable,Self-motivated,Reliable and punctual,Flexible,Committed,Able to analyse data