Apprentice Receptionist/Administrator

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, combined with a positive, calm and welcoming manner. Well-developed organisational and IT skills are essential, and they will have been a competent user of Microsoft Office and Outlook. 

The successful candidate will be self-motivated and able to work using their own initiative. Experience of Arbor would be advantageous.

A good understanding of safeguarding procedures in school would also be beneficial, although full training will be given.

Key Responsibilities:

To perform varied clerical tasks including confidential typing, managing diaries, preparing draft agendas, taking notes to support effective management and decision making To undertake document and report preparation, storage, format, retrieval, amendment and transmission using IT skills and a range of technology to support information processing and communication To prepare and process orders resolving any routine issues that arises to ensure that stock levels are maintained. Ensure items procured are received in good order, that invoices are checked prior to being passed for authorisation To maintain electronic and manual records including student and staff records To undertake cash collection duties including the recording of all monies received and balanced, resolving any routine anomalies To support the maintenance of inventories and returns to comply with statutory requirements To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact with during the course of your duties and responsibilities. Your conduct must at all times be in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures To report any causes for concern relating to the welfare and safety of children to the designated person, and the head teacher, or if unavailable the designated safeguarding governor or a member of the senior leadership team To attend safeguarding training as required by the school and maintain your knowledge and understanding of your responsibility for safeguarding children in this school

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 businesses processes and procedures Our training is all completed 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:

Long term, permanent employment.

Employer Description:
St Giles is an inspiring, exciting and aspirational school for children and young people aged 3-18 with a broad range of difficulties from moderate/severe to profound and multiple, which includes those with autism and associated behaviours. Based in Retford, our school provide highly specialised and personalised education to children and young people with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) from across the whole of the Bassetlaw, which is the most northerly district of Nottinghamshire.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm with 30-minutes lunch break. Please be aware this is a term time only role, so hours are based on 44.65 weeks per year.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative