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Admin Apprentice The Golden Thread Alliance
To assist in the administrative team in providing efficient administrative support. To act as point of contact for all school enquiries and maintain the smooth and efficient running of reception. To work with staff and parents in order to support pupil wellbeing. To liaise with staff, parents, professional agencies, and the local community.
Closing date: 21 Apr 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,254.44
£8,222.67 per year as the role is only term time plus 2 weeks, not all year round.
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
Shifts TBD (Term time only, plus 2 weeks).
Total hours per week: 37.0
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
02 May 2023
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Date posted
08 Mar 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000139199
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- To undertake routine clerical and administrative support duties on behalf of the Leadership Team and individual members of staff in relation to the organisation of school activities
- To receive visitors to the school and to communicate with courtesy and clarity to all staff, pupils, parents, carers, visitors, outside agencies and the wider community, including answering general telephone and face to face enquiries
- To provide general clerical and administrative support, for example, photocopying, filing, answering the telephone, faxing, and completing standard forms, receiving forms for in year applications, dealing outside agencies and responding to routine correspondence
- To produce lists, for example class lists and collate paperwork for pupil reports
- Deal with requests from Local Authority for roll numbers
- Ensure all Cool milk and fruit administration is maintained and accurate
- To send out correspondence to parents and staff using Arbour.
- To upload all letters onto the school website and maintain a ‘working’ file in the main school office
- To meet and greet pupils, parents and other visitors to the school with a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy
- Answer the doorbell when the main gate is closed and accompany stakeholders onto the premises
- To answer telephone calls in a professional and timely manner
- To retrieve, deliver and update telephone messages
- To assist with the pupil registration process, issue pupils passes, and maintain accurate records of pupils leaving school during the school day
- To maintain accurate records of the arrival and departure of all school visitors
- To utilise technology to ensure effective communication with staff, parents and other groups
- To maintain the school diary and office email system. Collate information for weekly briefing
- Issue and chase, if necessary, letting paperwork in a timely manner so that invoices can be issued before the letting date.
- To provide general administrative services to pupils, staff and other groups
- To ensure the reception area is kept tidy, informative and welcoming to visitors at all times
- To undertake all duties as required, that is consistent with the objectives and/or duties of the post
- Administer medicines to pupils as appropriate; maintain pupil medication records, in order to adhere to strictly laid down procedures
- To support your colleagues and School Business Manager when required
- To undertake all duties as required, that is consistent with the objectives and/or duties of the post
- Administer medicines to pupils as appropriate; maintain pupil medication records, in order to adhere to strictly laid down procedures
- To support your colleagues and School Business Manager when required
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
- Each apprenticeship with ABM Training comprises expert led ‘CPD style’ workshops, interactive online virtual classrooms forum theatre 1-2-1 coaching and e-learning
- You may also be required to work towards Level 2 Functional Skills if not already obtained
- Regular work-based assessments/observations carried out by ABM training tutor assessor, to determine competency and meet with Awarding Body standards
For more information, please see here:
https://www.flipsnack.com/Abmtraining/abm-business-administration-apprenticeship/full-view.htm
Regular work-based assessments/observations carried out by ABM training tutor assessor, to determine competency and meet with Awarding Body standards.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- 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) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
The Golden Thread Alliance
Address
Culverstone Green Primary School
Wrotham Road
Meopham
DA13 0RF
Training
Training provider
ABM TRAINING (UK) LTD
Contact
Kathryn Pullen
07534305219
Apprenticeship standard
Business administrator
Level 3 (A level)
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