Receptionist/Clerical Assistant Apprentice Goldwyn School
Kick-start your career in education with this fantastic role as a Receptionist/Clerical Assistant Apprentice for Goldwyn School in Folkestone. We are seeking someone with enthusiasm and drive, the ability to work alongside and learn from colleagues, and a desire to release their potential within a structured learning and working environment.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 25 Aug 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,254.44
£4.81 per hour minimum. Although, this is negotiable depending on experience.
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Term time only (39 weeks per year). Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm (includes half hour unpaid lunch break). Time will be allocated during these working hours to complete learning from 3.00pm-4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Total hours per week: 37
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Expected duration
2 Years
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Possible start date
05 Sep 2022
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Date posted
23 Jun 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000058248
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Goldwyn School wish to appoint a Receptionist/Clerical Assistant Apprentice. The successful candidate will be based at Goldwyn School, Folkestone.
This role is ideal for someone who is keen to develop as a receptionist within a School setting. We are seeking someone with enthusiasm and drive, the ability to work alongside and learn from colleagues, and a desire to release their potential within a structured learning and working environment. We offer a nurturing approach to learning with regular supervision so that you can be the best that you can be.
Main Duties:
- Receive all visitors to the school including staff, students and parents extending a warm welcome
- Assisting with visitors ensuring they are signed and offering refreshments as appropriate
- Process incoming and outgoing telephone calls, taking messages and answering queries as appropriate
- Process incoming and outgoing post including receiving deliveries and facilitating collections from the office
- Assist in the ordering of stationery, office furniture and equipment
- Undertake inputting and extracting of data on the computer systems, pro-actively obtaining information to ensure up to date and accurate recording
- Maintain filing systems and undertake photocopying, laminating, booklet making and other relevant duties under the guidance of the Administrative Officer
- Take responsibility for maintaining the waiting area including ensuring information is up to date
- Learn to contribute to the maintenance of office equipment
- To assist with other clerical tasks as and when requested
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Business Administration Standard Level 3.
- On the job training with the employer whilst working towards the Apprenticeship Standard.
- Regular work-based assessments/observations carried out by Kent Training & Apprenticeships Tutor Assessor, to determine competency and meet with Awarding Body standards.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Potential for full time employment for the right candidate.
- Many employers retain apprentices in full/part time positions.
The qualifications you gain can also help you to get into higher education or other employment. - Being an apprentice gives you the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification and developing professional skills whilst earning a salary, inside some of Kent’s best companies.
- Once the Apprenticeship has been achieved you will have the skills, abilities and experience to update and enhance your CV, to make it attractive to potential employers.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-4 (A*-C)) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Goldwyn School
http://www.goldwyn.kent.sch.uk/
Address
Goldwyn School Folkestone
Parkfield Road
CT19 5BY
Training
Training provider
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact
Kent Training and Apprenticeships Business Support Team
0800 731 4297
Apprenticeship standard
Business administrator
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
This employer has requested all applicants to apply through Kent Training and Apprenticeships online application system – Therefore, to apply for this position, please click on the link below and follow the online instructions.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 25 Aug 2022