Highfields Primary Academy are looking for a dedicated and aspiring business administrator. Your role would be t o work under the direction and instruction of senior staff, to provide general clerical and administrative support to the school. This is a great opportunity to gain essential experience and obtain a level 3 qualification. Working week Monday to Friday 08:30-15:30 35 hours per week total Wage National Apprenticeship Wage £6.40 (£7.55 April 25) Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months Qualification Business Administration level 3 Duration: 18 Months Training Provider: LMP Education Duties and Responsibilities Support to Students, Parents and the Community • Provide reprographic support for the school. • Undertake reception duties, answer routine telephone and face to face enquiries and sign in visitors. • Assist with student 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 • To use ICT equipment to produce high quality documentation for the school, eg posters, newsletters, signage, tickets and programmes. • Provide routine clerical support, e.g. photocopying, filing, 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 and distribute and record mail. • Assist with arrangements for visits from external agencies, e.g. Social Services. • Operate office equipment e.g. photocopier, computer. • Order and maintain stocks and arrange for orderly and secure storage of supplies. Support to School (this list is not exhaustive and should reflect the ethos of the school) • 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. Skils and Attributes The successful applicant must: • Preferably have experience of working in a school environment or with children • Be flexible and creative and have the commitment to provide first class childcare • Have good organisational skills • Be able to work under own initiative • Work as part of a team • Have the ability to promote good practice in a professional manner Education and Qualifications Desirable - Maths and English at GCSE level A-C (4-9) or Functional skills equivalent About the employer At Highfields we want our children to develop a love of learning. To develop a curiosity for the world in which we live, to ask questions, to explore, to experience, to take risks. To be flexible thinkers, problem solvers that have the skills and attitudes to face the changing 21st century with a positive mind set and the ability to thrive. We want them to believe in themselves as individuals, to exceed their own expectations, to feel proud of who they are, to feel valued, to understand the importance of their own voice, to be independent – to feel empowered. https://www.highfields.staffs.sch.uk/ LMPEducation