Business Administration Apprentice

If you have strong interpersonal skills and you are keen to work in a school environment, then we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will become part of a supportive, committed and experienced team where professional development and career progression is encouraged. The successful candidate will be central to a new initiative being launched in April 25. 

Like us, you will be dynamic, creative and hardworking. You will have a strong desire to positively impact upon students’ learning either directly or indirectly.  

You will be responsible for undertaking administrative, and organisational processes within the school under the guidance of senior staff.  This role will involve maintenance and monitoring of information, and producing reports as required to support the school management process.  

Duties include:

Undertake typing, word processing and other ICT based tasks including the production of letters, reports, schedules etc.     Undertaking reception duties, answering telephone and face to face enquiries and signing visitors in and out    Organising and providing clerical support, e.g. photocopying, filing, emailing, completing routine forms and responding to routine and complex correspondence Maintaining manual and computerised records and/or management information systems    Organising events, school trips, visits by the school nurse, photographer, linked schools, parents etc. Taking notes at meetings and circulate to attendees e.g. staff meetings Analysing and evaluating data/information and produce reports/information as required Sorting and distributing the internal and external mail Collating registers and the completion of various returns as required by the local authority, DfE and partners e.g. staff attendance, supply data, aspects of Census, etc. Managing the administration of school lettings and other uses of school premises Assisting with pupil first aid/welfare duties, looking after sick pupils, liaising with parents/carers and/or staff etc.  Organising cover for absent staff under the direction of the Director of Finance and Resources Participating and assisting in the organisation/completion of examination invigilation as and when required Collect and accurately record all money for trips, events and college activities Prepare internal and external suspension documentation and record this information in the Management Information System Recording events in line with School Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions Guidance from DfE.                                                    To assist in training and developing skills of other support staff where appropriate Undertaking personal development through training and other learning activities as required Attending and participating in meetings as required Being aware of and complying with policies relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns as appropriate Being aware of and supporting difference to help ensure everyone else has equal access to the facilities and feels valued, respecting their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic background

Training:
Business Administrator, Level 3 Fortnightly attendance at Riverside College, Widnes. 

Training Outcome:

The Apprentice will be able to apply for any suitable roles which arise within the organisation. 

Employer Description:
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School in Widnes (or ‘P and P’ as it’s known locally) is one of the highest attaining secondary schools in the borough of Halton. A popular choice of high school for families across Widnes, Runcorn, and the surrounding areas of Liverpool and Warrington, we are committed to delivering our vision of creating an inclusive community of excellence and opportunity. In July 2022, we were delighted to be once again awarded ‘Good’ status by Ofsted. During this inspection, we received exceptional praise over the quality of teaching in our school, the pastoral support we provide to our children, and our ambitious subject curriculum.

Working Hours :
This role is term time only. The Apprentice will work Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00, with one day each fortnight spent in College.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Initiative,Follows instructions,Accurately follows procedures,Able to prioritise effectively,Able to meet deadlines,Polite and tactful,Accurate data input,Team work,Give advice within guidelines,Oral and written communication,Reliable,Proactive attitude,Adaptable,Trustworthy and discreet,Patient and calm,Willing to learn