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Business Administration Apprentice South Tyneside Council

The Sue Headley Nursery School are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join their team as an apprentice business administrator. The successful candidate will work towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration

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Closing date: 22 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,128.90

    £6096.68 - Actual Wage Pro Rata

  • Working week

    Monday – Friday 8.45-3.45 Term Time only 32.5 hours per week

    Total hours per week: 32.5

  • Expected duration

    21 Months

  • Possible start date

    30 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    20 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000057134

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Responsibilities:

·         Deal with all reception/visitor matters

·         Escorting children/visitors to and from classrooms

·         Maintain computerised record/information systems and use IT systems to deal with financial processes and payments

·         Record and analyse data and produce letters and reports

·         Organise meetings and events

·         Be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people

·         Comply with the school’s policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

·         Be aware of and support difference and equal opportunities for all

·         Contribute to the overall ethos work aims of the school

·         Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Day Release
  • Level 3 Business Administration Qualifications

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Administrative skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade C/4 or Above) Essential

Things to consider

This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. The closing date, interview date and start date are subject to change.  This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment. Individuals are able to undertake an apprenticeship at a higher level than a qualification they currently hold, including any previously completed apprenticeships. Individuals can also undertake an apprenticeship at the same level, or lower level than a qualification they already hold as long as the new apprenticeship allows for new skills to be acquired and the content of the training is materially different from any previous qualification or apprenticeship. Northern Skills will check candidates' eligibility prior to any interviews. Please be aware that as Northern Skills provide a recruitment matching service, we will also consider you for roles which pay the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage.

About the employer

The Sue Hedley Nursery School is a Local Authority Nursery in South Tyneside. It is an outstanding provision and has been for several years. We currently have 88 3 and 4 year old places and 16 2 year old places. We follow the High Scope approach and are the High Scope Classroom Demonstrator for High Scope GB. We have a forest school on site that the children visit weekly. The office is the first port of entry for any parent and visitor as well as our children so a friendly and cheerful person is required to demonstrate our warm and relaxing ethos

Employer

South Tyneside Council

Address

Campbell Park Road

Hebburn

South Tyneside

NE31 1QY

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Training

Training provider

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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