Argoed High School - Office Administration Apprentice

Vacancy ID : 6627; Mold; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational organization is offering an apprenticeship in Business Administration in Mold. The role involves providing administrative support, assisting with pupil welfare, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates are eager to learn, possess excellent communication skills, and have a professional attitude. Training includes on-the-job experience and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in an educational setting.
• Willingness to learn and undertake training.
• Commitment to completing the apprenticeship.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Professional and responsible approach working with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the school.
• Assist with pupil welfare duties and liaise with parents.
• Maintain and collate pupil reports.

Skills

Eagerness to learn

Excellent communication skills

Good organisational skills

Good telephone manner

Willingness to work as part of a team

Reliable

Smart appearance

Professional attitude

Maturity in school environment

Ambitious and hard working

Desire to be a positive role model

Punctual and good time management

Education

GCSE Grade A-C

First Aid Qualified

Job description

About the apprenticeship

Duties

• Under the instruction / guidance of senior staff provide general administrative / financial support to the school Organisation
• Undertake reception duties, answering routine telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors
• Assist with pupil welfare duties, looking after sick pupils, liaising with parents / staff etc.
• Assist in arrangements for school trips, events etc. Administration
• Provide general clerical support e.g. photocopying, filing, faxing, complete standard forms, respond to routine correspondence
• Maintain manual and computerised records / management information systems
• Produce lists / information / data as required e.g. pupils data
• Undertake typing, word‑processing and other IT based tasks
• Take notes at meetings
• Sort and distribute all mail
• Undertake administrative procedures
• Maintain and collate pupil reports
• Undertake routine administration of school lettings and other uses of school premises Resources
• Operate relevant equipment / ICT Packages (e.g. word, excel, databases, spreadsheets, internet)
• Maintain stock and supplies, cataloguing and distributing as required
• Operate uniform / snack / other ‘shops’ within the school
• Provide general advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others
• Undertake routine financial administration e.g. processing orders Responsibilities
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health safety and security, confidentiality and data protection

Additional information

• As part of this apprenticeship, the successful candidate will undertake a structured training programme that includes :
• On‑the‑job training – gaining practical experience within a school setting.
• Off‑the‑job training – attending sessions covering safeguarding, behaviour management, child development, and learning strategies.
• Regular assessments and feedback to track progress and improve skills.
• Additional learning support, particularly in literacy, numeracy, and communication.
• This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in education with progression opportunities available upon successful completion.

Entry Requirements & Expectations

• A strong interest in working in an educational setting.
• A willingness to learn and undertake professional training.
• A commitment to completing the apprenticeship and gaining the qualification.
• Good communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• A professional and responsible approach to working with children.
• Full adherence to school safeguarding and conduct policies

Requirements

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade A‑C Eagerness to learn
• Excellent communication skills relevant to both children and adults
• Good organisational skills
• Good telephone manner
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Reliable
• Smart appearance
• Professional attitude
• A level of maturity with working in a school environment will be required
• Ambitious and hard working
• Desire to be a positive role model to young people
• Punctual and good time management
• First Aid Qualified

Skills

• Eagerness to learn
• Excellent communication skills relevant to both children and adults
• Good organisational skills
• Good telephone manner
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Reliable
• Smart appearance
• Professional attitude
• A level of maturity with working in a school environment will be required
• Ambitious and hard working
• Desire to be a positive role model to young people
• Punctual and good time management
• First Aid Qualified

Welsh language

Welsh spoken skills: No

Welsh written skills: No

If you are interested in doing an apprenticeship through the medium of Welsh or bilingually, please contact the training provider to find out if it is available.

Training provided

Training provider

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai

Qualification

Level 2 Business Administration

Disability confident

Is this employer disability confident : No

What is disability confident?

Disability confident employers are committed to offering equal opportunities for people with disabilities and health conditions.

Employer details

Ap Prentis Cyf

Argoed High School

Bryn Road, Bryn‑ya‑bal

Mold

CH7 6RY