Business Administration Apprenticeship - Townfield Primary School (Rainbow Education MAT) About the employer: At Rainbow Education Multi Academy Trust we ensure that each and every child no matter what their background or their circumstance reaches their potential and leaves us ready for the next stage of their life. We are an innovative group of schools, aiming to provide an excellent education to children across the Mersey City Region. Children only get one chance to receive a good education, and we firmly believe that each and every child deserves the best possible education there is Overview of role: Under the direction of the Headteacher, the Administrative Assistant is required to provide an effective reception service to staff, pupils and visitors, ensuring that queries are dealt with promptly and in a professional manner. Key details: Hours: Monday to Friday (8.30am to 3.45pm), 36.25 hrs per week Term-Time Only (38 - 40 weeks) Wage: £6.40 per hour. This will increase to £7.55 in April 2025. Location: Townfield Primary School, Townfield Lane, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 2LH 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: Prioritise and allocate all incoming work in the most efficient and effective way, ensuring flexibility and readiness to undertake a wide range of tasks. Set up and maintain effective office systems within the school’s admin office, including manual and computerised retrieval systems. Ensure all telephone calls and messages are handled professionally and passed to the appropriate person. Greet all external visitors to the school and liaise with appropriate staff. Ensure all incoming mail and deliveries are dealt with promptly and appropriately. Provide a range of administrative functions, including assisting with and producing mail merge letters, PowerPoint presentations, inputting data, and spreadsheet tasks. Assist with school trips and events. Photocopy, distribute, and file documents as appropriate. Further develop an efficient administrative support system, maximising the potential of IT and other technologies in school administration. Work as an effective member of the whole school administration team. Monitor photocopiers and order supplies as required. Assist with parent communications as needed. Promote the safeguarding of children and ensure adherence to school policies, particularly regarding visitors to the school. Undertake other duties appropriate to the post as reasonably required. Manage and administer medicines and medical supplies in accordance with the school's administration of medication policy. 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. LMPEducation