Introduction

Dormanstown Primary School are looking to for a business admin apprentice. Under the guidance of senior staff; be responsible for undertaking administrative, financial and organisational processes within the academy. They will assist with the planning and development of support services.

About the Employer

Dormanstown Primary is committed to developing each child’s unique potential within an environment where all pupils can thrive and not only reach their best academically, but also develop a thirst for knowledge, a love of learning and be well prepared for their future lives. Our learning environment is integral in promoting key learning dispositions and values and fulfilling the ‘inspiration, aspiration, collaboration and celebration’ embodied in our school logo. Through the provision of a range of educational experiences, we aim to increase confidence, broaden horizons and increase pupils’ cultural capital. We define progress as the widening and deepening of key knowledge, skills and understanding, which together with the development of key values and learning dispositions leads to success both now and in the future. The provision at Dormanstown Primary ensures pupils have the essential knowledge, learning dispositions and key values to embrace the opportunities and challenges they encounter to go out into the world and make a difference to their own lives and that of others.

Our children have excellent learning behaviours, are eager to learn and are supported by a team of hard-working and dedicated staff. The children of Dormanstown Primary are happy learners, who work hard to reach the challenges set by their teachers.

What You'll Do

Deal with routine and increasingly complex reception/visitor matters
Contribute to the planning, development and organisation of support services systems/procedures/policies
Organise academy trips/events etc.
Maintain manual and computerised record/information systems
Support with analysing and evaluating data/information and produce reports/information/data as required
Undertake typing, word-processing and complex IT based tasks
Provide personal, administrative and organisational support to other staff
Provide administrative and organisational support to the Local Academy Board
Undertake administration of complex procedures
Complete and submit complex forms, returns etc. including those to outside agencies e.g. DfE
Operate relevant equipment/complex ICT packages
Monitor and manage stock within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources and undertaking audits as required
Provide advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others
Undertake research and obtain information to inform decisions
Assist with procurement and sponsorship
Assist with marketing and promotion of the academy
Support administration of facilities including use of academy premises
Assist with planning, monitoring and evaluation of budget
Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to appropriate person
Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the academy
Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals
Attend and participate in regular meetings
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
Any other duties consistent with the grading of the post
This job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to amendment or modification at any time after consultation with the post holder. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks, but sets out the main expectations of the Academy in relation to the post holder’s professional responsibilities and duties
Elements of this job description and changes to it may be negotiated at the request of either the Headteacher or the incumbent of the post

Training Outcome

An opportunity for a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship.

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Initiative
Microsoft Office skills
Interpersonal Skills
Prioritise and time management
Professional manner
Flexible and Adaptable
Maintain Confidentiality

Qualifications

Desired - GCSE - English - (Grade A*-C/9-4)
Desired - GCSE - Maths - (Grade A*-C/9-4)

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm and 8:00am to 3:30pm on a Friday. They will be required to work Term Time only plus 3 weeks.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

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