Administrative Apprentice

LMP Group; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A diverse multi-academy trust is seeking an Administrative Apprentice to support their team. This role involves carrying out administrative tasks, maintaining relationships with students and parents, and contributing to a variety of school activities. The ideal candidate will have essential GCSEs in English and Maths and strong communication skills. This is a paid apprenticeship leading to a Level 3 Business Administration Qualification.

Qualifications

• Essential GCSEs in English and Maths with a minimum of Grade 4.
• Demonstrated decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Form positive relationships with students while communicating effectively.
• Maintain effective relationships with team members for efficient admin provision.
• Monitor entry and exit of individuals for child welfare.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem solving skills

Proactive approach to developing skills

Ability to manage priorities independently

Education

GCSE English (Grade 4)

GCSE Maths (Grade 4)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an Administrative Apprentice to join our supportive and talented team at the SEBMAT Trust. We are a diverse multi-academy trust, seeking a professional and ambitious person with a passion for transforming our students' learning. You will undertake administrative tasks such as reception duties, electronic logging, dealing with incoming and outgoing mail and ordering stationery, as well as targeted admin support for areas such as admissions, parental communication, work experience and placements, social media and marketing, etc.

Responsibilities

• Form positive and professional relationships with students. Communicate effectively and act with empathy, compassion and respond sensitively to welfare and first aid related issues.
• Maintain effective working relationships with your line manager and team members to ensure an efficient administrative provision in the Academy.
• When in student reception, have a specific responsibility for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the Academy. Monitor those entering and leaving the site ensuring they are authorised to do so. Inform all visitors of the Academy's safeguarding measures and ensure their presence is documented in accordance with safeguarding procedures.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with parents, students, the general public and external bodies in person, writing, electronically and by telephone.
• Undertake routine administrative tasks, including generating letters, preparing reports, attendance recording, taking meeting notes, data entry, mail merges, printing, photocopying and filing as required.
• Assist with the organisation and administration of key academy activities such as trips, transition activities, school photographs, visits by external professionals, free school meals, parent evenings, work experience, etc.
• Accurately take information and/or queries and identify the relevant staff member to forward onto for resolution.
• Deal with a wide range of enquiries and prioritise and direct people in a friendly and professional manner.
• Responsible for checking deadlines for own work and re-prioritising workload accordingly.

Qualifications and Skills

• GCSE or equivalent (Functional Skills) English (Grade 4) – essential
• GCSE or equivalent (Functional Skills) Maths (Grade 4) – essential
• Decision-making and the potential for people management responsibilities through mentoring or coaching others
• Demonstrating strong communication skills
• Adopting a proactive approach to developing skills
• Ability to manage priorities independently
• Problem solving skills

Details

• Salary: £7.55 per hour increasing to National Minimum Wage after 12 months
• Working hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00–16:00 and Friday 8:00–15:30 (37 hours per week, term time only)
• Location: Ladbrooke Road, Chalvey, SL1 2SR
• Apprenticeship Details: 16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Level 3 Business Administration Qualification. (All learning is delivered online/remote).
• Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider)

We are an Academy that values the diversity of our rich community and expects the highest of standards for our students and staff body. The unwavering ambition we hold is for students to flourish during their time of study with us, access an exciting and enriched experience, develop a resilience to learning and achieve their full potential.