Business Administration Apprenticeship - Oasis Academy Mayfield – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

To provide effective and high quality administrative support to promote efficient delivery of the purpose and mission of the whole Academy.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Wage: £6.40 per hour. This will increase to £7.55 in April 2025.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday (shifts tbc)

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 5 May 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

Undertake a comprehensive range of administrative tasks, ensuring work is prioritised and deadlines are met
Receive and process incoming calls and emails, passing on messages to the appropriate staff
Process letters, including confidential correspondence, as directed by the Office Supervisor
Upload, download, and maintain data using various academy platforms in accordance with academy policy
Maintain accurate paper records and files, contributing to the development of administrative systems and processes
Support the academy office with administrative tasks relating to the new Year 7 intake
Work towards obtaining a first aid qualification after successfully passing the probation period
Ensure the secure handling of confidential data and information, complying with council policy and the Data Protection Act
Cover reception duties when required
Undertake photocopying (reprographic) tasks when required
Support year teams with the organisation and administration of events, including but not limited to parents’ evenings, trips, enrichment activities, and booking meeting rooms
Carry out other duties in line with overall team responsibilities, as directed by the Administration Supervisor or Operations Manager

The person undertaking this role is expected to work within the policies, ethos and aims of the academy and to carry out such other duties as may reasonably asked by the Administration Supervisor, Operations Manager or Principal.

The post holder will be subject to performance objectives agreed annually with the relevant body and these objectives will be reviewed annually and be in accordance to the post holders study programme.

Where you’ll work

Ashley Crescent
Southampton
SO19 9NA

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

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
Training Provider: LMP Education (Rated No 1 Training Provider in the UK!)
All learning delivered online/ remotely alongside role

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

As part of Oasis, we passionately believe in its' ethos. At Oasis Academy Mayfield, we are committed to delivering excellence for everyone, entitling our students, staff and community to an exceptional education. It is our responsibility to provide the highest standards of teaching and learning, enabling students to achieve their very best, preparing them for life in the 21st century. We strive to every student to make outstanding progress throughout their time at the academy, regardless of their individual challenges or starting point on entry. This focus stands resolutely alongside the wider vision of Oasis Community Learning and the Education Charter.

After this apprenticeship

Possible full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Horiya

horiya.haji@lmpeducation.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000307419.

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Business Administration Apprenticeship - Oasis Academy Mayfield

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