Apprentice Business Administrator (35884)
STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST
Cannock, WS12 4JH
Closes in 12 days (Friday 20 September)
Posted on 5 March 2024
Contents
Summary
Through our programme, you will work as an apprentice Business Administrator supporting the extended leadership as an integral part of the academy’s support workforce.
- Annual wage
- £12,313.60 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Friday 27 September
- Duration
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1 Year 6 Months
- Positions available
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2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
A normal day would include:
Working as an apprentice Business Administrator you will provide support to the extended leadership and the main duties and responsibilities will be to:
- Ensure all visitors are welcomed to the academy
- Ensure security, safeguarding and Health and Safety procedures are followed for all visitors
- Deal with enquiries and assist pupils, parents and outside agencies according to office processes
- Deal with internal and external telephone calls in a professional manner, filtering calls as necessary and taking and distributing messages, giving information to enquirers and accurately recording information received
- Make phone calls to parents, outside agencies and the LA following all office procedures on confidentiality
- Book appointments, arrange meetings and maintain diaries as directed
- Monitor incoming general emails, filtering and forwarding to the correct recipient
- To accurately input text and numeric data including recording income and expenditure onto computerised systems as necessary
- To maintain records both manually and electronically, producing routine information as required
- Photocopying, including bulk printing and first line maintenance for clearing jams, replenishing toner cartridges and paper etc
- Accurately filing and scanning documents as required
- Maintain all parent and staff leaflets, forms and starter packs, making sure that all forms are up to date and plenty of stock is available as and when required
- To maintain strict confidentiality at all times
- Provide cover for colleagues, working flexibly to meet the needs of the academy
You will also act as a role model for students and be a positive influence on their behaviour and performance at school. Hence, the importance that you demonstrate maturity and excellence in all you do.
At the end of your apprenticeship you will achieve the nationally recognised Business Administration qualification, as well as valuable work experience.
How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.
What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
- More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
- Any training you need to complete
- What the next steps will be
How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.
Where you’ll work
Marston Road
Hednesford
Cannock
WS12 4JH
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Full apprenticeship training provided, working towards an advanced level apprenticeship gaining a Level 3 Business Administration qualification.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade A*-C/9-4)
- Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Able to work independently
- Time management skills
- Willing to learn
- Motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Presentable
- Fun and friendly personality
- Reliable
- Conscientious
About this company
At Staffordshire University Academy, we aim to nurture all students to ensure they are happy and confident learners. Through an environment that provides inclusive learning opportunities for all; they can achieve their personal best and aspire to be successful in the future. Students will learn to be reflective and be taught the importance of respect and tolerance for others. Young adults leaving SUA will contribute positively to the local community and be fully prepared for life in modern Britain. We will instil the fundamental values of democracy, freedom, a wider understanding of different faiths and beliefs; celebrating diversity. Students will appreciate the clear link between rights and responsibilities and know the difference between right and wrong. The above will be achieved through the delivery of at least good teaching, excellent communication between the academy, parents, governors and the community and an insistence on the highest standards of behaviour from all.
After this apprenticeship
- Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000235739.
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Closes in 12 days (Friday 20 September)
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