Summary
Firs Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Business Administrator Apprentice to join our primary school. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop administrative skills while contributing to the running of the schools' operations. The successful candidate will gain experience and work towards a recognised qualification.
Wage
£14,526.20 a year
Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old.
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday (term time only) 08:00 - 16:00, 37-hours per week total
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 8 April
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Administrative Support: Assist with day-to-day office tasks, including handling correspondence, managing phone calls, and maintaining accurate records
* Reception Duties: Greet visitors, parents, and staff in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed
* Data Management: Help maintain school databases, input and update student and staff information, and generate reports as needed
* Financial Assistance: Support finance processes, such as processing invoices, managing petty cash, and assisting with budget tracking
* Communication: Draft letters, newsletters, and other documents for internal and external communications
* Event Coordination: Assist in organising school events, meetings, and training sessions
* Supplies Management: Monitor and order office supplies, ensuring stock levels are maintained
* Compliance & Policies: Help ensure school policies and procedures are followed, supporting audits and inspections where necessary
Where you’ll work
Dreghorn Road
Birmingham
West Midlands
B36 8LL
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
* Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
* Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
* Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
* Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
* Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
* Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
* Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Your training plan
* Business Administration level 3
* 20% off the job training
* Tutor support via online platform
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths and English (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Administrative skills
* Team working
* Initiative