Apprentice School Office Administrator

We are looking for someone who is excited by their role and inspired by working with young people from all different backgrounds, displays relentless passion and enthusiasm for striving for the very best, and has a keen eye for detail, good capacity for planning and pre-empting potential obstacles.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

The office team is currently undergoing a reorganisation. Your role would involve a number, but not all, of the below tasks:

Undertake reception duties: answer general telephone and face-to-face enquiries, and sign in visitors Maintaining and updating the school calendar Assist with pupil first aid/welfare duties: looking after sick pupils, liaising with parents/staff, etc. Provide general advice and guidance to staff, pupils, parents and others Manage the school’s main email account, respond to email enquiries from parents, staff and others Provide general admin support, e.g. photocopying, filing, etc. Maintain manual and computerised pupil records/management information systems Produce lists/information/data as required e.g. pupil’s data Assist in arrangements for school trips, events and afterschool clubs Administration of Reception Class admission each year: arranging visits, communication, liaising with Reading Borough Council, etc. Administration for Year 6 leavers, including liaising with destination schools (in due course) Assisting with the administration of paperwork for SATs Coordination and administration of after-school clubs plus any lunchtime or after-school activities Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, security, equal opportunities, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person Contribute to the overall ethos, values and 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 Undertake any other duties of a similar nature as required by the School Operations Manager

Training:
In addition to gaining practical experience in the role, you will also attain an NVQ Level 3 Business Admin qualification which will help start your career and give you an insight into the business processes and procedures Our training is all complete remotely via teams with a development coach who will be available for support 24/7 and will arrange weekly/fortnightly meetings with you You receive 20% off the job training during this apprenticeship which is included in your weekly working hours

Training Outcome:

Potential permanent employment for the right candididate.

Employer Description:
The Heights Primary is an inclusive school, with the children at the heart of everything. We have highly qualified, experienced and dedicated staff who ensure that learning is adapted to children’s individual needs. We are part of the Bellevue Place Education Trust (BPET), a family of high-performing primary schools across London and Berkshire. We have a clear vision to deliver the highest standards of education, blended from the best of the state and independent sectors. We strive for all children to Learn, Enjoy, Succeed.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, Term time including 5 INSET days and 3 weeks holiday working.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience