School Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

Join a dynamic and fast-paced school office environment where you will play a key role in providing reception support and managing a range of administrative tasks for the wider school community.

Annual wage

£12,313.60 a year

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The salary is pro rata, you will be working 40 weeks with 6 weeks paid leave

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Shifts to be confirmed. Term time plus 5 days

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 30 January

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

Reception Duties
Student Support
Administration
Reprographics
Telephone Enquires

Where you’ll work

Lincoln Road

Welton

Lincoln

LN2 3JB

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 PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES

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 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard:

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

More training information

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship training can be found on the below link:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0)

Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required) End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Workshops located in Lincoln, typically held once a month

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE 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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills

Other requirements

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory references and the completion of an enhanced DBS check, which will be funded by the employer. The school is conveniently located on the outskirts of Lincoln, offering excellent transport links for easy accessibility.

About this company

William Farr is a fully inclusive, Church of England Comprehensive School with a strong reputation and rich local history. The school was founded in 1952 by the local vicar, William Farr, after whom the school is named, and whose intent was that it remained a local school. Our Christian distinctiveness is at the heart of our ethos and values. William Farr School is a distinguished educational institution renowned for its commitment to academic excellence.

https://www.williamfarr.lincs.sch.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Free Car Parking • LGPS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility criteria) • CPD Opportunities

After this apprenticeship

Upon succesful completion of your apprenticeship, there may be opportunities for further development and progression within the organisation, including potential for additional roles or career advancement

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