Business Administrator Apprentice

The role is to work alongside the current Operations/Finance Team and learn all aspects of administration and reception whilst working in a busy environment. Invaluable experience will be gained within the Operations, Finance and Reception areas of the school whilst working towards an Apprenticeship. Liaison with all required stakeholders is essential for the role. Therefore, the postholder will receive training in this area, but it is expected that they will demonstrate exemplary customer service.

The successful candidate will provide a strong administrative support service to the school, maintaining school office systems in an effective and consistent manner to the benefit of the school. They will also possess or develop a strong work ethic and the ability to learn whilst working in a busy environment.

The successful candidate will be offered the opportunity to support open evenings and parents evenings and other school events to further their training, but attendance is not compulsory.

Training:

Apprentices complete a mix of on-the-job training and off-the-job learning in the workplace (a minimum of 6.5 hours per week). Training sessions are delivered online with 2 face-to-face days.

Training allocated time will be spread across the week (Monday to Friday) and will be 6.5 hours and will take place at the school.

By the end of the programme, you will hold a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification that supports your role and future learning or career progression.

Training Outcome:

This role may be a gateway to further career opportunities, such as:

Finance Administrator/Officer roles Receptionist Reprographics Technician Operations Assistant Officer School Business Manager Senior Administrator

The next learning chapter could be the School Business Professional Level 4.

Employer Description:

William Hulme’s Grammar School is the most over-subscribed school in Manchester and one of the most successful comprehensive schools in the country.  WHGS is an all-through (3-18) Academy of over 1600 pupils with a wide range of abilities, ethnicities and backgrounds.  There are over 200 members of staff.

WHGS is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.  Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resources, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.

As part of United Learning, our academy benefits from shared resources, experiences, working practices and CPD opportunities that are second to none.  This affords further opportunities for staff to provide a vital contribution in our pursuit to deliver the highest standards of educational excellence.

Working Hours :
The hours of work for this role are Monday-Friday from 8.00am to 4.00pm. It will be Term Time Only (39 weeks) including all Inset and Planning days.

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