School Reception Support Apprenticeship The Laurel Academy – Part of Delta Academies Trust

Do you want to start a rewarding career in Education? If you want to learn the skills involved in supporting pupils in their education and gain job satisfaction shaping young peoples’ life journey, this is the job for you! In this role you will develop into a School Reception professional and make a feel difference. What to know more? Read more

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Closing date: 17 Jul 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,984.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2024

  • Date posted

    18 Jun 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000258729

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

With RNN Group support, this Apprenticeship will give you expert training alongside The Laurel Academy, to develop you into a professional School Receptionist.

This role will specifically develop your administration skills alongside increasing your knowledge of the education sector and supportive techniques.

This Apprenticeship will support you to be able to:

  • Provide routine clerical support e.g, photocopying, filing, faxing, emailing, and completing routine forms.
  • Ensure that everyone is dealt with in a courteous, professional, calm and friendly manner.
  • Provide an excellent customer service to parents, pupils, colleagues and visitors to the Academy.
  • Assist with student’s first aid and welfare duties, looking after sick students, liaising with parents/staff as required.
  • Assist with arrangements for visits by the outside Agencies, nurses, counsellors, photographer, etc.
  • Undertake typing, word processing and other IT based tasks.
  • Provide cover for reception duties, being the first point of contact for visitors, parents and pupils, answering routine telephone and face to face enquiries and the signing in and out of visitors.
  • Monitor levels of stationary supplies and order stock as required.
  • Maintain an accurate signing in record and issue security badges for all visitors to the academy.
  • Ensure strict confidentiality in all areas of work.
  • Understand and comply with the statutory guidance regarding safeguarding of children, always ensuring the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Officer at once.

The training you will be getting

  • Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2 (If required)
  • Functional Skills English Level 2 (If required)
  • Monthly online sessions and termly face to face taught sessions -Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date. 

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Full time employment and progression to higher education

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Well presented, Supportive and dedicated, An interest in pupil support, Willingness to learn

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade A*-C/9-4) Essential

Things to consider

Ensure you can travel to the place of work for the working hours stated above. Successful candidates will need to complete a full DBS check

About the employer

The Laurel Academy serves the town of Mexborough and its surrounding areas as an 11- 16 school which is sponsored by the Delta Academies Trust (DELTA). As a school which is now growing in size, they are looking for fresh & new talented people with a passion for education and the determination to begin a career in this rewarding environment.

Employer

The Laurel Academy – Part of Delta Academies Trust

Address

Maple Road

Mexborough

S64 9SD

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Training

Training provider

RNN GROUP

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Lorraine

lorraine.savage@rnngroup.ac.uk

07713319356

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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