Business Administration Apprentice

Duties will include but will not be limited to:

Review purchase requisitions and raise purchase orders for equipment and consumables, process invoices accurately, ensuring that bills are paid promptly and records are up to date. Utilise correct ledger codes that accurately reflect the school budget. Develop and maintain administrative and clerical systems relating to financial records and service contracts to ensure the provision of effective administration services. Complete all finance journals accurately including credit card expenditure. Review school policies on The School Bus in-line with the Trust’s schedule and action in accordance. Manage the schools electronic booking system and timetable for the Wraparound club with daily communication to the relevant staff. Pursue income generation activities and grant funding applications, including the preparation and submission of bids and other income generating, ensuring opportunities are maximised to support school development. Liaise with contractors/suppliers concerning the ordering of goods and supply of services to the school. Monitor the service provided to ensure the optimum use of resources and best value, ensuring 3 quotes are obtained where necessary. equipment is uploaded on the system on a regular basis and monthly audits are undertaken. Provide admin/secretarial support to members of SLT as required, including the school newsletter and staff briefing notes. To be responsible in liaison with the Principal and Vice Principal for regular update of Website to include update of School Calendar on Website and ensuring that it is fully compliant with statutory requirements and update the School Bus weekly, ensuring that school policies are compliant.

Training:

This apprenticeship will be delivered in the workplace with no day release to Macclesfield College.

Training Outcome:

After completion of your apprenticeship, you will potentially have the opportunity to progress onto full time positions within the business.

Employer Description:
Underwood West Academy is a happy, nurturing school where children enjoy coming to school and taking part in the wide range of exciting and stimulating learning activities we offer. Our text-based curriculum, centred around a love of reading, provides a broad and balanced learning experience for every child as they progress through school. We see every child as an individual learner and pride ourselves on fully meeting their needs and allowing them to fulfil their potentials.

Working Hours :
8.00am - 3.30pm (Monday - Friday), 38 weeks per year.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Willing to learn,follows instructions