School Business Administrator Apprentice

Key duties will include:

Provide a full range of administrative services, primarily for the Administration Team. Provide reprographics support as required to include; photocopying, stapling, binding, laminating and finishing of Academy resource materials. Screening and dealing with telephone calls and enquiries. Typing/word processing of materials to include; letters to pupils/parents, filing, typing minutes, collating/preparing resources, In-touch communications. Administration of orders and purchases, ensuring all appropriate paperwork is completed in accordance with Academy procedures and chasing delivery as required. Meeting and greeting visitors, arranging refreshments as required Assist with preparing documents using Powerpoint, Excel, Work, and Publisher as directed. Produce standardised school letters or communications as directed, such as student award certificates, event postcards. Provide first-line cover for administration colleagues as required, to help ensure continuity of the Academy’s support services, including the exams and data team and the first aid room when required (First Aid Training will be given as part of the role).

Reception/Student Reception:

Receive and greet, in a positive manner, all visitors entering the Academy. Be a point of information for staff, pupils, parents and other visitors to the Academy. Be a point of contact for any emergency regarding staff, pupils and premises. Receive all incoming telephone calls promptly and ensure the necessary messages are relayed to staff and pupils. Administer the meeting room booking system.

The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be computer literate. You must have a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel and Word, be able to follow customer briefs and instructions, be able to work to deadlines, strong attention to detail and be able to work well under pressure and as part of a small, hands-on team. Previous customer service experience will be an advantage.

This role will be working towards Business Administrator level 3 qualification supported by starting off.

Training:
Level 3 Business Administration Remote training delivery Onefile VLE 6 hours of dedicated training time every week.

Training Outcome:

Possible full time permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

 We consist of a local network of academies who work together to support all of their students. They are responsible for the education of almost 2500 students. The successful candidate will work within the Wellingborough-based secondary school, an independent non-denominational academy providing comprehensive education for girls and boys aged 11-18 and will be working alongside the administrative team.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday, 8.00am to 4.00pm. Friday, 8.00am to 3:30pm (Term Time plus 5 days).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative