APPRENTICE SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR (LEVEL 3)

Summary

You will join a very busy school and nursery school where training and professional development is highly valued. You will be supported to gain your qualification which is the stepping stone for a future career. You will learn above and beyond in our forward thinking school and nursery.

Annual wage

£9,984 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Year 1: £6.40 per hour. Year 2: Under 18yr old - £6.40 per hour/ 18-20yr old - £8.60 per hour/ Over 21yr old - £11.44 per hour

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

30 hours per week, term time only. Working hours to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 13 January

Duration

2 years

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

Duties may include;

Maintaning registers for clubs and wrap around care
Attendance
Photocopying
Passing on messages
Placing orders
Invoicing
Using SIMS and ParentPay
Assist in pupil supervision at lunchtimes

Where you’ll work

Kepple Lane

Garstang

Preston

PR3 1PB

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

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP CIC

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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

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
Organisation skills
Administrative skills

About this company

We are a welcoming and inclusive school in our community of Garstang. Our vision is to be an excellent Church of England school which is forward thinking and strives for continual development. We seek to support all our children in knowing that they are loved by God and encourage them in reaching their full potential academically, physically and spiritually. We seek to develop in our children a great love of learning and for them to become confident, resilient, independent, inquisitive individuals who are able to both lead and serve others joyfully.

https://www.garstangstthomas.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There is no guarantee of a role at the end of this apprenticeship, but support will be given.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP CIC

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292698.

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Closes in 9 days (Wednesday 1 January)

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