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Administrative Officer Apprentice INSPIRE ATA LIMITED

To be an ambassador for the school when meeting parents/carers and other visitors and to act as first point of reference. To provide an effective and efficient administrative and welfare support to the school under the instruction of the Senior Leadership Team and to assist in the smooth running of the school office.

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Closing date: 20 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,253.96

  • Working week

    Mon-Fri Term Time Only Shifts TBC

    Total hours per week: 33

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    21 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    7 days ago

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000126083

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Undertake reception duties as and when required, to support the Administrative Assistant
  • Deal with telephone and face to face enquiries in an efficient and professional manner
  • Ensure that all messages are dealt with in a timely and accurate fashion and, where relevant, relayed to colleagues promptly, providing excellent customer service
  • Deal with incoming and outgoing post, including checking off deliveries of stock
  • Maintain the security and safeguarding of the school by controlling access and ensuring the completion of relevant procedures i.e. signing in, checking ID, issuing of identification badges
  • Ensure that all information is treated confidentially and to have absolute discretion at all times, complying with the school’s data protection procedures

Administration

  • Update manual and computerised records/management information systems
  • Update and distribute communications which may include but is not limited to the school’s website, social media, school noticeboards, newsletters and other communication with parents/carers, colleagues and the community
  • Maintain and monitor daily student attendance.
  • Ensure parents/carers are contacted to establish the reason for non-attendance and keep clear and concise records of the reasons
  • Assist with the monitoring and maintenance of stock and order supplies as necessary
  • Produce reports from the Management Information System under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team
  • To attend, participate and take notes at meetings as required.
  • Provide secretarial and admin support ensuring accuracy and confidentiality at all times
  • Work collaboratively with the admin team to provide administration support to the Senior Leadership Team and the Examination Officer
  • Provide general administrative support, e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, emailing, completion of routine reports, collation of student reports
  • Distribute departmental mail and deliveries, opening if appropriate
  • Basic maintenance of the photocopier and officer printers

 

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

Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Possible long term employment 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Finance • Assist with the collection of lunch/trip/charity etc. monies and completion of all catering returns for school meals and free school meals and liaison with parents/carers, as required. • Assist with ordering and maintaining school uniform stocks, liaising and selling to parents/carers as necessary. • Carry out all financial administration in accordance with appropriate LA and school financial regulations and policies. Welfare • Administer first aid and medication to students as required, in keeping with the school’s policy and order first aid supplies as necessary. • Liaise with parents/carers regarding students’ sickness/injury. • Assist with visits from the school nurse, dentist, etc. • Assist with the general welfare of students, supporting the Operational Designated Safeguarding Lead. • Provide support to the Transition Team. General • Comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health and safety in the workplace. • Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy. • The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. • The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.

About the employer

Prospect School is a place where everyone is treated with respect and is of equal worth. Our vision is to develop a highly effective learning environment. To enable every student, regardless of their starting point and personal challenges, to achieve their full potential both academically and socially. To prepare them for future life and to support them in becoming good citizens. Our students are at the heart of all we do, as we strive to significantly improve their life chances and create opportunities for them to succeed. Our vision is encapsulated in our motto: ‘Raising aspirations, building futures’ Our vision is underpinned by our core values: Respect, Believe, Achieve To achieve our vision, we will undertake to: Create a happy, safe and secure learning environment where all students' needs are met, where progress, achievements and success are recognised and praised. Provide opportunities for students to develop essential key skills, focussing particularly on literacy and numeracy. Offer students a full and rounded learning experience which is both exciting and challenging and provides them with the opportunity to develop a range of subject skills as well as broadening their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. Ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn, make progress and gain recognised qualifications at a level commensurate with their ability, aptitudes and ambitions. Promote high standards in all learning and teaching to meet the needs of our unique learners. Provide opportunities for students to develop their interpersonal and communication skills and develop their ability to work positively with others. Develop students’ resilience, independence and self-reliance. Promote an understanding of all aspects of a healthy lifestyle, including an appreciation of healthy relationships. Provide opportunities for students’ social, moral, spiritual and cultural development and their sense of the world. Promote fundamental British values and encourage the development of an understanding of positive citizenship. Prepare students for the next phase in their life, including transition to further education and work. Develop students' personal responsibility and encourage decision making and choice making. Listen and respect student voice and their contributions, focusing on the whole child. Develop strong and supportive relationships with parents/carers, families, colleagues and other professionals.

Employer

INSPIRE ATA LIMITED

Address

Freely Road

Havant

PO9 4AQ

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Training

Training provider

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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