Busine ss Administration Apprenticeship - Ridgeway Primary Academy About the employer: Ridgeway Primary Academy is a successful 2 form entry 0 -11 years primary school in Burntwood. Our Good Ofsted rating was reconfirmed during our recent inspection in January 2022. We currently have 416 pupils on roll in the main school and a further 200 children accessing our extensive early years services: Ridgeway Rainbow Tots (providing either a morning or full day sessions for 2 year olds); Sunbeams Nursery (providing nursery education and extended care during school term time) and Sunny Days Nursery (providing care and education from 6 weeks – 5 years and open for 50 weeks of the year) Overview of role: Ridgeway Primary Academy has a new and an exciting opportunity for a Clerical/Finance Assistant to join our school. The Clerical/Finance Assistant will join our office team to provide general clerical, administrative and financial support to the school. Key details: Hours: Monday to Friday (8am to 4pm), 35 hrs per week Term-time only (38 weeks per year) Wage: £6,40 per hour Location:Grange Road, Chasetown, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 4TU Apprenticeship details: Qualification: Level 3 Business Administration Duration of course: 18 months Training Provider: LMP Education (Rated No 1 Training Provider in the UK) All learning delivered online/ remotely alongside role. Full Duties and Responsibilities: Undertake reception duties, answer routine telephone and face-to-face enquiries, and sign in visitors. Assist with arrangements for visits from relevant external bodies (e.g., school nurse, photographer). Provide routine clerical support, such as photocopying, filing, emailing, and completing routine forms. Maintain manual and computerised records/management information systems and respond to queries. Undertake routine typing and word-processing on an ad hoc basis. Sort, distribute, and record mail. Undertake routine administration tasks, including managing registers and school meals. Operate office equipment (e.g., photocopier, computer). Arrange orderly and secure storage of supplies. Undertake routine financial administration, such as collecting and recording dinner money. Deliver basic first aid and administer medicines. Skills & Personal Qualities: Communication skills IT skills Organisation skills Problem Solving skills Presentation Skills Administrative skills Team work Initiative Qualifications Requirements: GCSE or equivalent (Functional skills) English (Grade 4) essential GCSE or equivalent (Functional skills) Maths (Grade 4) essential Next steps & Pre-employment checks: Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further. Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment. LMPBA