Business Administration Apprentice at Sandal Primary

Working in the school office the following are a selection of the typical duties involved in the role:

Undertake reception duties, answering routine telephone and face to face enquiries dealing with parents and visitors. Provide a clerical support e.g. record and circulate messages to other members of staff, diary management, photocopying, filing, scanning, faxing, emailing, complete routine forms, sort and distribute mail, ensuring supplies of internal forms are kept well stocked Maintaining stock and supplies, preparing and assisting in the processing orders, checking delivery notes and invoices ensuring they are correctly recorded, cataloguing and distributing as required Assist in the organisation and arrangements of school events/trips, etc.

Training:

The apprentice is expected to log seven hours per week in off the job training. This will include monthly online training sessions with the tutor, monthly assessor workplace visits and time set aside in the workplace for self-study and coursework to complete their apprenticeship portfolio.

Training Outcome:

The administration role may be a gateway to further career opportunities, such as management or senior support roles.
The employer is looking to offer a permanent position upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
We have a highly committed, friendly team of staff who care deeply about the children at Sandal and often 'go the extra mile.’ We work together as a team to provide a creative curriculum to promote high academic standards which will enable children to succeed at secondary school and beyond. We firmly believe that education is a partnership with parents and, when your child comes into Sandal with a wealth of knowledge, we aim to build on this to develop the skills for lifelong learning.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday school hours. Flexibility to occasionally support events outside normal school hours desired. Please discuss the working week at interview.

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