Teaching School Hub (TSH) Business and Administration Apprentice

Introduction

As an Administration Apprentice at the Teaching School Hub the postholder will be an integral support to the Administration and TSH Team, reporting directly to the TSH Director. The postholder must be IT literate and possess a confident telephone manner and the ability to multi-task. 

About the Employer

Swindon & Wiltshire Teaching School Hub is a designated centre of excellence committed to providing high quality training and development to all teachers and leaders across the region, uniting with schools in the pursuit of excellence; empowering and supporting staff at every stage of their career.

We are building a network of partners so that all teachers will be able to access the very best training and support whatever stage of their career they are at – from ITT right through to the new suite of leadership NPQs, through to the golden thread of teacher and leader development. We deliver the Early Careers Framework, National Professional Qualifications as well as acting as Appropriate Body for many schools nationally.

What You'll Do

• The role is to work alongside the current TSH Administration Team and learn all aspects of administration and the Hub whilst working in a busy environment
• Invaluable experience will be gained within the Administration areas of the school whilst working towards an Apprenticeship
• Liaison with all required stakeholders is essential for the role, therefore, the post holder will receive training in this area but it is expected that they demonstrate exemplary customer service.
• This exciting role will be responsible for updating and maintaining the TSH website and social media sites as well as collating information for the TSH newsletter (training will be provided)
• In addition, the person in this role will assist in general administration tasks such as maintaining records, answering the phone, emails and mail merges
• The successful candidate will also support with the planning and running of TSH events such as Early Career Teachers conferences

Training Outcome

• This role could lead to a full time role in school support administration
• As the role is also developing social media presence and maintaining the TSH media platforms, the person completing this apprenticeship could also look at marketing/media roles as future career opportunities

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Good numeracy/literacy skills

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - C/4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - C/4
• Desired - A Level - English - Pass
• Desired - A Level - Maths - Pass

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00. Term time only.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: UNITED CHURCH SCHOOLS TRUST