Summary
Seer Green CE School is seeking to appoint an apprentice in our busy school office. This is a frontline role, giving you the opportunity to develop both your administration and customer service skills working with children across the primary age range as well as adult colleagues and families.
Wage
£14,722.50 a year
Salary is pro-rata across the year If you are aged 19 or over after your first year of the apprenticeship, you will be entitles to the National Minimum Wage for your age.
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Between 8.30am - 4.30pm with 1/2 lunch break - 5 days a week. The job is term time only (38 weeks) plus 2 inset days.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 5 May
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
What You'll Do:
* Learn on the Job: Get hands-on experience in a dynamic office environment. on-the-job learning with online support and training to allow you to complete your apprenticeship.
* Support Staff: Assist in administrative tasks, from handling enquiries to organising files.
* Develop Skills: Gain valuable knowledge in office software and communication.
* Build Communication Skills: Communicate with children and families on the phone, face to face and via email.
What We Offer:
* Mentorship: Learn from experienced professionals eager to guide your growth.
* Training: Access to resources to enhance your administrative skills.
* Career Pathways: Opportunity for advancement within our school system.
Requirements:
* 5 GCSEs including Maths and English or the equivalent.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Eagerness to learn and contribute to a collaborative team.
Why Choose Us?
* Community: Be part of an inclusive and supportive educational environment. Seer Green is a one form entry primary school with a small supportive team committed to providing the best possible education for the children.
* Experience: Gain real-world skills and build a foundation for a successful career.
* Impact: Play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our school. The school office plays a key role in the smooth running of the school as well as in supporting the children and staff. You will need to be a committed team player, supporting the effective delivery of administrative functions to the school community. In this environment you will need to be hands-on, flexible and proactive with a positive and ‘can-do’ attitude.
Don't miss this chance to embark on a rewarding journey in school administration! Apply now to become our next School Office Administration Apprentice and pave the way for your future success.
Join us in shaping young minds and creating an efficient, thriving school environment!
Where you’ll work
SCHOOL LANE
SEER GREEN
BEACONSFIELD
HP9 2QJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING 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
The apprentice will have an assigned Educator from Heart Of England Training whom they will meet with regularly via teams.
Requirements
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
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience