Administration Apprentice

Boston West Academy; Boston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Financial benefits

Job summary

Boston West Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive School Reception/Administrative Assistant to join the office team. You will provide a professional welcome to visitors, handle calls and routine enquiries, and assist with data entry, pupil records, and attendance; safeguarding and GDPR compliance are essential.

You will work towards a nationally recognised qualification while gaining experience in a busy school environment, supporting the organisation of events, mail handling and

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional and welcoming reception service, dealing with visitors, staff and pupils
• Answer incoming telephone calls and respond to routine enquiries, forwarding messages as appropriate
• Carry out general administrative duties, including photocopying, filing, scanning and data entry
• Support the maintenance of pupil records and assist with the management of attendance registers
• Assist in the preparation of letters, reports and other documents as required
• Support the organisation of school events and activities
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and adhere to GDPR requirements
• Undertake any other administrative tasks as directed by the Office Manager or senior staff

Job description

Boston West Academy

Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.

Boston West Academy is a forward-thinking and innovative primary school with a passion for learning beyond the classroom, including through its inspirational and award-winning grounds. Boston West Academy believes that strong, positive relationships provide the foundation for success and promotes a culture shaped by care, collaboration, attitude, respect and equality, alongside a commitment to innovative experiences that make learning enjoyable and meaningful.

Job purpose

To provide administrative support to the school office, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of daily operations. The successful candidate will work towards a nationally recognised qualification while developing skills and experience in a busy school environment.

Main duties and responsibilities

Provide a professional and welcoming reception service, dealing with visitors, staff and pupils

Answer incoming telephone calls and respond to routine enquiries, forwarding messages as appropriate

Carry out general administrative duties, including photocopying, filing, scanning and data entry

Support the maintenance of pupil records and assist with the management of attendance registers

Assist in the preparation of letters, reports and other documents as required

Support the organisation of school events and activities

Handle incoming and outgoing mail

Maintain confidentiality at all times and adhere to GDPR requirements

Undertake any other administrative tasks as directed by the Office Manager or senior staff

Benefits

As part of Anthem Schools Trust, staff benefit from a supportive working environment and access to a range of employee benefits, including health and wellbeing support, professional development opportunities and financial benefits.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, suitable references and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection are trained in safer recruitment, and all staff and volunteers undertake child protection training.