Business Admin Level 3 Apprenticeship - Ark Tindal
ARK SCHOOLS
Birmingham (B12 9QS)
Closes in 12 days (Friday 28 March at 11:59pm)
Posted on 26 February 2025
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Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard working individual to join Ark Tindal Academy. As a Business Admin Apprentice you will gain many new skills to help you develop throughout the apprenticeship. If you are looking to start a career in admin apply now!
- Wage
- £14,133.60 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday 8am – 4pm Friday 8:00am – 15:45pm (term time only
36 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 7 April
- Duration
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1 year 4 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
As a School Office Assistant, you will be part of the team which is the welcoming face of the school and will provide a positive first impression to all visitors, pupils and staff to reflect the nature of our Academy.
Providing general administrative support across the school and excellent customer service to all in our school community, you will be part of a busy office team, which works closely with other staff to provide the best support possible.
You will be able to learn more about other key roles within school operations and support and learn about key processes within school administration.
As an apprentice you will:
- Have good customer service skills and an understanding of the importance of treating everyone with respect and courtesy
- Have good organisational and time management skills
- Have experience with using Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn how to use school packages, such as MIS systems
- Have the confidence to deal with minor incidents in a confident and appropriate manner, with tact and discretion
- Be a team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative
- Have a genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every pupil
Where you’ll work
Ark Tindal Primary Academy
Tindal Street
Birmingham
B12 9QS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
LET ME PLAY 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
Apprenticeship Details - 16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Level 3 Business Admin qualification. (All learning is delivered online/ remote).
Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider)
More training information
- No classroom or college days! 20% off the job training while at work
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or above (Level 2))
- Maths (grade 4 or above (Level 2))
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
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this company
Our vision at Ark Tindal is to provide an exceptional education that inspires all children to flourish into confident, successful and well-rounded individuals. We have a strong focus on character development and pastoral well-being, as well as the academic curriculum. We are a two-form entry primary school and getting to know our children and families is at the heart of everything we do. We offer support to the community, and we hold regular events which enable parents and carers to share in the life of the school and in their children’s learning. Ark Tindal is a nurturing, exciting and innovative place to learn and to teach. "Team Tindal" is a strong community, and our staff see themselves as one big family. We take staff wellbeing seriously, recognise the importance of effective communication and do what we can to support our team, encouraging our staff to be proactive in promoting each other’s wellbeing. We are committed to the development of our staff and have an extensive professional development offering, which enables us to work to our highest potential. Mentors provide additional support and guidance for our new staff. You will also be part of Ark’s thriving hub of primary and secondary schools in Birmingham working with regional teams, which offer additional guidance and support in aspects of the role.
After this apprenticeship
- Completed level 3 qualification and potentially a permanent role
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Charlie Seaman
charlie.seaman@lmpeducation.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000306182.
Apply now
Closes in 12 days (Friday 28 March at 11:59pm)
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