Business Admin Apprenticeship at Pleckgate High School

To act as the initial point of contact for visitors to school in reception, meeting and greeting, manage visitor sign in and issuing lanyards according to safeguarding requirements To provide clerical and administrative support in relation to the production of specific materials, for example, newsletters, school prospectus and reports To carry out a range of administrative tasks, correspondence to parents, information to staff, photocopying, liaison with staff, pupils and parents To work as part of a team and support the roles of others at all times in providing a high-quality administrative service Able to support at school events when required such as parents evening, celebration or achievement evenings To support the administration of health and safety documentation To manage electronic and paper based filing systems, reviewing operating practices and implementing improvements where necessary
Produce lists/information/data as required, for example pupil data To filter incoming/outgoing mail: sorting, redirecting, and acting as appropriate Maintain manual and computerised records/management information systems Undertake word-processing, spreadsheets and other IT tasks Liaise with parents/staff etc around attendance, sickness of pupils To assist in exam invigilation as and when required To work as part of a team and support the role of others at all times contributing to the overall work and ethos of the school To undertake personal development through training and other learning activities including performance management, as required Signpost staff, pupils and others in order to receive general advice and guidance Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

Training:
The Apprentices will study at Blackburn College one day per week

Training Outcome:
Progress onto a permenant role for the right candidate

Employer Description:

We are a large secondary School, part of Education Partnership Trust (EPT) situated on the northern outskirts of Blackburn. Our school community is made up of 1350 students and 180 staff with excellent facilities to benefit both the school and local community. Pleckgate High School is a thriving Multicultural community that places the best interests of young people at the heart of everything we do. 

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 (Term time Only)

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Able to meet deadlines,Written Communication Skills,Experience of Arbor,Experience of Edulink,Knowledge Equal Opportunities,Research Skills,Flexible Approach