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Receptionist/Front of House Apprenticeship Sebert Wood Community Primary School

They provide a broad, balanced and stimulating curriculum within the context and understanding of our shared values. They strive for all their children to show respect, to develop resilience, and demonstrate a readiness for every stage of their school life and the wider world. There is an opportunity for an apprentice to join the team.

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Closing date: 31 May 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £150.31

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday - 8:30am - 3:45pm.

    Total hours per week: 31.25

  • Expected duration

    21 months

  • Possible start date

    07 Jun 2022

  • Date posted

    02 Dec 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001798209

  • Positions

    1 available

Day to Day Duties: 

  • Act as the first point of contact for visitors 
  • Provide hospitality as required 
  • Manage and re-direct visitors as appropriate 
  • Accurate diary keeping, awareness of appointments and visitors Receive and redirect telephone calls, including listening, acting on and clearing answerphone messages 
  • Receive and redirect emails 
  • Undertake accurate copy and word-processing of correspondence Distribute correspondence to staff via pigeon holes daily 
  • Operate reprographic equipment as required. Ensure it is ready for others to use including arranging for equipment repairs and servicing Maintain tidy work station/office at all times 
  • General admin 
  • Sign off deliveries and distribute 

The duties listed above are examples of duties at this level and other duties of a similar level/nature may be undertaken by individuals and are not excluded simply because they are not itemised. 

The role will involve contact with staff, parents, pupils and visitors to the school. 
This is a key role in the school providing effective communication throughout the organisation and local community. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

Desireable: 

  • Good written and spoken English 

Essential:

  • Work with guidance and limited supervision 
  • Calm under pressure
  • Positive attitude 

Personal qualities

Essential:

  • Ability to work in a team
  • Friendly personality
  • Good communication skills
  • Good organisational skills

Desired qualifications

  • GCSE, or equivalents, English and maths to Level 4/C : Essential

Future prospects

  • Previous Front of House / Receptionists have progressed to other roles within the school including Office Manager, Attendance Officer and Finance Assistant

Things to consider

  • The role is the initial point of contact for all visitors and professionals visiting the school

About the employer

Sebert provide a broad, balanced and stimulating curriculum within the context and understanding of our shared values. They strive for all their children to show respect, to develop resilience, and demonstrate a readiness for every stage of their school life and the wider world (our 3 R’s).

Employer

Sebert Wood Community Primary School

Address

Sebert Wood CP School, Sebert Road

BURY ST. EDMUNDS

IP32 7EG

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Training

Training provider

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by West Suffolk College

Contact

Jo Pine jo.pine@wsc.ac.uk

  • Customer Service Level 2

Apprenticeship standard

Customer service practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

If you are interested in applying for this vacancy then please click on the 'Apply Now' link and complete our Application Form.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 31 May 2022