School Admin Apprentice

Tweendykes School

Hull, HU7 4PW

Closes in 13 days (Monday 4 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 21 October 2024


Summary

We have a brilliant new role at Tweendykes School who are looking to take on a School Admin Apprentice to join their team. The ideal candidate will be a confident individual who is highly organised. In this role, you will be supporting the office team by dealing with any enquiries, assisting with general admin duties and so much more.

Annual wage
£12,313.60 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 5 November

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

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

  • Under the instruction/guidance of senior staff: provide general administrative/financial support to the school by
    working flexibly as a member of the team and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Office Manager (e.g., photocopying, filing, printing, laminating, completing standard forms, responding to routine correspondence).
  • Maintain and collate pupil records and update the Management Information System (ScholarPack).
  • Support the Attendance Team by developing effective working relationships with parents and carers.
  • Update student records on ScholarPack, contact parents, and liaise with wider professionals.
  • Input orders and liaise with the central Trust team.

Where you’ll work

Tweendykes School

Midmere Avenue

Leads Road

Hull

HU7 4PW

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

HULL BUSINESS TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
  • Your training plan

    Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration consisting of:

    • Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification in Business Administration
    • Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics (if applicable)
    • Level 2 Functional Skills in English (if applicable)

    You will be required to attend a half-day session with HBTC where you will work towards any functional skills (where needed) that you have to take. Additional off the job training will also be required as part of the Apprenticeship. There will also be an end point assessment. 

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • maths (grade 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
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    About this company

    Tweendykes is a community special school that caters for pupils with severe learning difficulties and physical disabilities between the ages of 3-19. We strongly believe that every child should go to school excited about the day ahead and experience a sense of achievement when they go home. We strive to provide a curriculum that both motivates our pupils and encourages them to continue learning each and every day.

    After this apprenticeship

    • After the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for you to advance in the workplace or go on to higher education. 

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    HULL BUSINESS TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED

    Mya Buckingham

    mya@hullbusiness.co.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283043.

    Apply now

    Closes in 13 days (Monday 4 November at 11:59pm)

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