TTLD Business Admin Apprentice (Level 2), Fixed Term (Ref: APP232)

** COVID-19 UPDATE: Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 there may be delays in both the recruitment and onboarding processes. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause. **

** We are paying all of our employees (regardless of length of service) full pay should they develop COVID-19 symptoms/where the illness is confirmed. This will be in line with our current scheme, equivalent to our employees with 4 to 12 months of service.**

Fixed Term Contract for 15 months.

Apprenticeship Rates are age related:

Level Two

(16yrs to 17yrs)  £4.71 per hour or £9,086 PA

(18yrs to 20yrs) £6.61 per hour or £12,752 PA

(21yrs to 24yrs) £8.36 per hour or £16,128 PA

(25+yrs) £8.72 per hour or £16,822 PA

Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College (HC), Keighley College (KC), Leeds City College (LCC), Leeds Conservatoire (LC) and White Rose Academies Trust (WRAT).  Luminate Education Group is one of the fastest improving and most innovative education groups in the country. 

WHAT WE DO 

An exciting opportunity to join this quickly growing teacher training, learning and development department. You would be an integral part of the team, supporting the everyday roles and responsibilities of the teachers within the team. The role would be mainly to support the administration of the apprentice trainee teachers, however there will be other aspects of the role in relation to the whole team. You need to have good communication skills, be flexible and able to respond to a wide range of administrative duties. The apprenticeship Standard that you would be completing will support you in your development of these skills.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Undertake aspects of administrative and clerical tasks including word processing duties, production of letters, use of databases and spreadsheets, mailshots, email, photocopying, and filing. Carry out general admin duties relating to the different areas of work across the department. Maintain effective filing and computerised systems specifically one-file for the apprentice teachers. Assist at enrolment and other college events, including occasional evenings and weekends as required.

YOUR PROFILE 

The person we are looking for will have 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics at grade A*-C. Have knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) You need to have good communication skills, good organisational skills, good IT Skills and a good levels of accuracy. it would be an advantage if you have experience of working in a team environment and experiencing working in a public-facing role upon appointment to the role, there will be an expectation that you will work towards successful completion of L2 Business Admin Apprenticeship.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT LEEDS CITY COLLEGE

Leeds City College is part of the Luminate Education Group, and is one of the UK’s largest FE establishments with around 1,440 employees and over 22,560 students. We offer a curriculum as diverse as our students within a vibrant and multicultural learning environment. Our goal is to deliver excellent and innovative education which supports and inspires every student to achieve their ambitions. 

BENEFITS & REWARDS 

We have a range of excellent benefits and rewards at Leeds City College, including:

• Annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days + 8 bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary college closure days at Christmas

• Excellent pension scheme with the West Yorkshire Pension Fund and the Teachers’ Pension

• Discounted travel cards for those who regularly use public transport across the region with Northern Rail and Metro

• Exceptional learning and development opportunities for all of our staff

SAFEGUARDING 

Luminate Education Group is committed to the Safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

All successful applicants are required to complete all mandatory pre-employment checks, including:

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check

• Children’s barred list check (we may also check the adult barred list if the role involves working with vulnerable adults)

• Two professional references 

• Fitness to work, this is conducted by our occupational health partners, NHS Airedale 

• Section 128 check for all staff entering management roles

• Prohibition check for all staff entering teaching related roles

Please Note: All successful applicants who have lived or travelled overseas for three months or more in the past five years will be required to undertake an overseas check as part of the pre-employment checks.

More information on overseas checks can be found on the government website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants 

We cannot accept CVs as part of the application process. 

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community, all candidates will be treated fairly irrespective of race, gender or gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religion and belief or age.

WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?

For more information about the role please contact:

Jacqueline Vaughan

Email: jacqueline.vaughan@ucleeds.co.uk

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