Apprentice Admin / Support Officer

You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first - with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

We are looking for a hardworking and reliable apprentice. Good communication is very important for this role. For the right apprentice, this role will lead to a permanent position.

With the aim to develop and have more responsibility during your apprenticeship, the role will include some of the following areas:

To provide support for the main school support services – administration, student services and finance.

Sort and distribute incoming post, frank outgoing post Assist students with day-to-day queries and requests including uniform, planners & replacement timetables Maintain a stock of reports, toilet and other discretionary passes for students Help update staff and student records in the Arbor (the Schools information system) Support the Pastoral and Curriculum teams in ad hoc administration as required including preparing and maintaining displays As part of a team, deal with First Day Absences by informing parents via phone, text, email / Arbor of their child’s absence from school Undertake reception duties – greeting students & visitors, answering incoming calls Ensure confiscated items are logged and secured safely Assist Finance Team with checking and preparing overtime / additional hours claims for input to payroll Using information provided by the local authority, help the Finance Team ensure that eligibility for free school meals is updated within Arbor (MIS System) Assist with weekly, month end & year end finance duties as directed, including scanning documents To provide support to the Reprographics section To undertake any other general office duties or contribute to the wider operation of the school day as may be required, commensurate to the grading of the post

In addition to this you will benefit from:

If age appropriate, then you will be enrolled into West Yorkshire Pension Fund Free Parking An onsite Gym Employee assistance programme Regular well being activities Regular social activities and sport Collaboration with Trust colleagues in similar roles Cycle to work scheme

Training:

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your Apprenticeship:

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard Level 2 Functional Skills maths and English if equivalents are not already achieved You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times Assessment is through a variety of methods including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio

Training Outcome:
Progression to a permanent role upon completion of the apprenticeship for the right applicant

Employer Description:
The Brooksbank School, Victoria Road, Elland, and The Ryburn Valley High Schools are members of The Together Learning Trust. Registered address Brooksbank is a popular school, and attracts more applicants than our 285 places. We are proud to be a truly comprehensive school who cater for everyone and do not select pupils on the basis of aptitude or ability.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday - 37 hours per week term time only (38 weeks). Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm and Friday 8am to 3pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Willing to progress,Good attendance,Self Motivated