Administration and Finance Apprentice

Summary

Are you ready to launch a rewarding career in administration? Join us and gain valuable hands-on experience while working toward a professional qualification! We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual, with a good level of education, competent on Microsoft Office applications, with a strong work ethic and eagerness to learn.

Annual wage: £17,846 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: We can be flexible on daily hours of work. The contract will be for 30 hours, to be worked Monday to Friday.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 6 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

Support the Director of SCITT and SCITT Manager in the smooth running of teacher training
Respond to queries for individuals applying for teacher training
Assist in the set up of training, recruitment and selection days
Prepare materials for training
Meet and greet trainees and visitors
Producing reports using relevant software
Process requisitions for Finance Team
Trip reports for Glenthorne High School
Ensure that SEN funds have been claimed and submitted for the Trust
General duties including photocopying, filing and organising of resources

Where you’ll work

Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road

Sutton

SM3 9PS

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 APPRENTICE ACADEMY 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

The training is on-line and can be undertaken at one of the Trust schools, the schedule will be decided once successful applicant is appointed

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Minimum level 3)
Maths (grade 3 or above)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental

Other requirements

The individual will be working in a school environment, it is a requirement for a number of pre-employment checks to be undertaken including an enhanced DBS check. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer.

About this company

The Willow Learning Trust is a small Academy Trust based in South London (Sutton & Merton). The Trust consists of one Secondary and two Primary Schools who work collaboratively to provide teaching and learning to approximately 2700 pupils from the surrounding area. All three schools are OFSTED rated 'Good'. The Sutton SCITT is based at Glenthorne High School and supports individuals training to be either Primary or Secondary teachers. The SCITT is an OFSTED 'Outstanding' provision.

https://www.willowlearningtrust.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Benenden Healthcare at a discounted rate Salary Sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work Long service awards A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice.

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate can apply for Administration or Finance vacancies available at the end point of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE WILLOW LEARNING TRUST

Samantha Pennelli

spi@willowlearningtrust.org.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287403.

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