Administrative Assistant Apprentice

Statement of Purpose:

To work under the direction and instruction of senior staff, to provide general clerical, administrative and financial support to the school 

Support to Pupils, Parents and the Community:

Undertake reception duties, answer routine telephone and face-to-face enquiries and sign in visitors Assist with pupil welfare duties; liaise with parents/staff, etc. Assist with arrangements for visits from relevant external bodies, e.g. school nurse, photographer, etc.

Support to Organisation:

Provide routine clerical support, e.g. photocopying, filing, faxing, emailing and completing routine forms Maintain manual and computerised records/management information systems and respond to queries Undertake routine typing, word-processing on an ad hoc basis Sort, distribute and record mail Undertake routine administration, e.g. registers/school meals Assist with arrangements for visits from County Council officers and external agencies, e.g. Social Services Operate office equipment e.g. photocopier, computer Arrange orderly and secure storage of supplies Undertake routine financial administration e.g. collect and record dinner money Basic first aid

Support to School (this list is not exhaustive):

Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with 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 Be aware of, support and ensure equal opportunities for all Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school Appreciate and support the role of other professionals Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

Training:
Business Administrator Level 3 20% off the job training - Newcastle College (ST5 2GB)

Training Outcome:

Could lead to a permanent position for the right person. 

Employer Description:
Chesterton Community Sports College is a successful, caring, innovative 11-16 school.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 37 hours. Term time only. Working hours TBC

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Team working