Apprentice Office Administrator

Employer: Holy Trinity C of E Primary School

Apprenticeship level: Intermediate

Apprenticeship duration: 18 months

Possible start date: 06 May 2019

Working week: Monday – Friday 0830 – 1600 PLEASE NOTE: This post is term time only, however the apprentice will be required to attend one week in the summer break and all staff professional development days. Total hours per week: 35.00.

A fantastic opportunity for someone wishing to develop a career within Business Administration to join this forward thinking Primary Academy as Apprentice Office Administrator. Working under the supervision of the existing clerical team you will provide a professional, effective and efficient service in all aspects of school administration.

An exciting opportunity for an apprentice to join the experienced administration department based at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy in Oswestry.

Your role will be to provide comprehensive administration support to the teaching and support staff by carrying out administrative and clerical tasks across the school.

The role, based in the busy school office will involve regular interaction with parents, visitors, staff and pupils and roles and responsibilities such as:

• Assisting with the production of correspondence across the school
• Undertake reception duties, providing excellent customer service and ensuring all visitors to the school receive an excellent first impression
• Answering the main school telephone, taking messages clearly and concisely and passing to the relevant staff members. Receiving and distributing all school post
• Assist in the production of letters and reports, filing, photocopying, and other general administrative duties
• Use information systems and prepare information for internal use within Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Assist with the organising and facilitating of meetings and events such as parents evening
• Be responsible for the stocking of stationary supplies
• There may be an element of petty cash and financial administration
• Assist with enquiries from pupils and families
• Help ensure the prompt circulation of information throughout the school

Desired qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) grade A* - C in English, maths, and ICT are essential

Future prospects

• Your progress will be reviewed throughout your apprenticeship and a decision will be made upon completion

Things to consider

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check prior to starting their post.

PLEASE NOTE: this post is term time only, however the apprentice will be required to attend one week in the summer break and all staff professional development days.

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