Apprentice Academy Administrator

David Ross Education Trust; North Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based education provider is looking for an Administrative Apprentice to support the Senior Leadership Team. You will manage communications with various stakeholders including the Principal, parents, and external contractors. Responsibilities include providing administrative support, coordinating events, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates should possess GCSE-level qualifications and be proficient in Microsoft Office. The position also offers the opportunity to complete a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• GCSE-level education required, including English and Mathematics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support while handling confidential issues professionally.
• Coordinate events with the Principal and SLT.
• Process communications with various stakeholders, including parents and contractors.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

GCSE-level education including English and Mathematics

Job description

This is a key role within the Academy to work alongside the Senior Administrator and/or Academy Operations Manager (AOM) to provide competent clerical, administrative and secretarial support to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and wider team. The post holder will be primarily responsible for communicating with the Principal, SLT, Parents and Carers, DRET Head Office team and third party suppliers and contractors.

About the role

• To provide administrative support to the Academy team, dealing with confidential and sensitive issues in a timely, professional and competent manner.
• To support the Principal and support the wider staff team as appropriate.
• To support the Principal and SLT with coordinating events including, but not limited to, Opening Evenings, Parents Evenings and Music Concerts.
• To provide a 'keyboard resource' including: typing letters, building and maintaining records and preparing files to support the staff team to meet internal and external deadlines as required.

In addition, the successful post holder will be given support and time to complete a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship. Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates’ details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re‑opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre‑employment checks are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education” statutory guidance.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE‑level, including English and Mathematics.
• To be a user of Microsoft Office, with the ability to produce, create and edit documents using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Able to maintain the strictest confidentiality and integrity at all times.
• Sensitivity when collaborating work with colleagues at all levels.
• Highly organised and efficient and able to work to tight deadlines, often under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate well to a wider range of stakeholders.
• Able work under your own initiative and deal with demands of large and diverse Parent/Carer population.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation’s vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world‑class education.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well‑rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world‑class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top‑performing Multi‑Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2‑19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

Apprentice Salary and Benefits

• Apprentice Salary Rate FTE £14,566 Year one, Pro Rata Actual £12,794 based on 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform: Health & Wellbeing Programme: Cycle to Work Scheme