Administration Apprentice

This role will involve a wide-range of administration activities to support the smooth running of a busy school. No two days are ever the same in the school office and the successful candidate will have lots of opportunities to learn different skills. 

Responsibilities will include:

Providing a professional, friendly and efficient first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff, visitors and contractors; dealing with and responding to enquiries received in person, by telephone and by email Undertaking a wide range of administrative support to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services, ensuring confidentiality at all times Providing practical assistance in the preparation of materials to support teaching and learning within the school – including but not limited to photocopying, scanning, printing and laminating Being responsible for stock control of reprographics equipment (e.g. photocopier toner orders, paper stocks) Assisting the Administration Team with the collation of stationery supplies to staff Working with other Administration colleagues to support the administration function of the school Use of School Management Information System (Arbor) as required Other administrative tasks required to support the business needs of the school and Senior Leadership Team as required and which are commensurate with the grade Taking responsibility to the receipt of goods and orders, checking items against the purchase order to ensure all items have been received Supporting the Finance Administrator with order reconciliation Preparing and circulating communication to parents and carers to ensure that communication is regular, accurate and professional

Training:

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard Supporting and engaging with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or external customers Off site training in its entirety

Training Outcome:

Full-time, permanent employment

Employer Description:

At Air Balloon, we believe everyone can achieve, everyone can learn and that everyone belongs. Our diverse and vibrant school community is one that is safe, kind and respectful. We have 28 classes and can accommodate up to 840 pupils.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and therefore, an enhanced DBS check is required for this position.

We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm (one day per week 9.00am - 4.30pm) with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Term-time Only.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Awareness of GDPR