Administration Apprentice

General Duties

Leadership & Strategy

Promote high standards of business ethos and resource use. Support the Principal and Senior Leadership Team. Assisting the Finance and Administration Manager, Principal, Leadership Team and Governing body in establishing policies, systems and procedures in order to achieve the Academy's aims and objectives.

General Duties

Support admin, clerical, and financial tasks across the Academy.  Work may occasionally extend beyond regular hours (events, emergencies). Follow safeguarding, child protection, and GDPR policies. Participate in the Appraisal Scheme and relevant training (incl. First Aid). Promote and uphold the Academy’s ethos, values, and policies.

Organisation & Admin Support

Cover reception: greet visitors, answer phones, manage sign-ins. Support student welfare, including first aid and contacting parents. Assist with meetings, visitors, events, and hospitality arrangements. Maintain administrative systems to support Academy objectives. Support with document tasks: photocopying, filing, typing, emailing. Operate office equipment and manage secure storage (e.g. uniforms). Help with routine finance tasks (e.g. trip payments).

Responsibilities

Follow and support all Academy policies (e.g. safeguarding, equality). Report concerns appropriately. Work collaboratively with staff and support their roles. Attend meetings and complete training as required. Contribute to the wider goals and positive working environment of the Academy.

Training:

Business Administration Level 3.

One-to-one support. 

9 Online workshops throughout the apprenticeship.

The EPA consists of three assessment methods:

Knowledge test. Portfolio-based interview. Presentation.

Training Outcome:

Possible progression into a full-time position after the apprenticeship. 

Employer Description:
Joseph Leckie is an academy with a rich history, high expectations of everyone and a strong foundation upon which to build further. In a competitive and rapidly changing world, we face the future together to secure the best possible outcomes for our young people.

Working Hours :
37.5 hours per week, term time only + 5 INSET days. Exact hours are to be confirmed. Please note that you may be required to work outside the normal Academy working hours. For example, for extended activities, Academy events, meetings and emergencies.

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