L2 Business Administration Assistant Apprentice

Introduction

Start your career with a Business Administration Level 2 Apprenticeship at Walton-le-Dale High School. Gain hands-on experience in administration, finance, customer service and office systems while supporting staff, students and parents in a busy school environment. Earn while you learn and develop valuable skills for your future career.

About the Employer

Walton-le-Dale High School is a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Bamber Bridge, Preston, where students are encouraged to Belong, Explore and Excel. The school is committed to providing a supportive environment where young people can develop academically, socially and personally. Staff work together to help students achieve their full potential while promoting confidence, resilience and a love of learning.

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the school. Working within a friendly and professional administration team, you will gain valuable experience in areas such as customer service, communication, data management, record keeping and general office administration. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop transferable business skills while contributing to a school community dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young people.

What You'll Do

Duties include:

• Provide general clerical and administrative support, including Word processing, minute taking, filing routine correspondence, distributing mail, photocopying etc.
• Under the direction of the School Business Manager, routine financial administration, including petty cash, postage, banking, Parentpay, Synergy etc.
• Maintaining and updating manual and computerised records including, for example, records of free school meals, school trips, registers, examinations, SEN etc, including related financial administration.
• Assist with administering work experience / Career arrangements.
• Undertake reception duties, including answering the telephone and responding to routine queries, including, where appropriate, dealing with visitors on behalf of Headteacher.
• Maintaining stock and ordering supplies, including the processing of orders, checking off incoming deliveries, obtaining prices from occasional suppliers, arranging for payment of invoices and the distribution and storage of stock.
• To act as pastoral admin and clerical support.
• To support with the distribution, collection and oversight of students' uniform and borrowing of items.
• To work within school policies and procedures.
• To contribute to the provision of an effective environment for learning.
• To support the promotion of positive relationships with parents and outside agencies.
• To attend skill training and participate in personal/performance development as required.
• To take care for their own and other people's health and safety.

Training Outcome

Further CPD and training opportunities.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Smart appearance
• Pleasant & lively personality
• Articulate & Flexible
• Sense of humour
• Attendance at Open Evenings
• Interpersonal Skills

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English Language - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Mathematics - 4

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:00 and a 15:30 finish on a Friday. Term time only.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: BLACKBURN COLLEGE