Apprenticeship

REF: ED 18260

This job is on a fixed term basis to the term of the apprenticeship for the successful applicant. It is not expected to go beyond 15 months.

Headfield C E (C) Junior School is a large Church of England Junior School serving 620 pupils. Our unique setting and large cohort of pupils and staff makes our school the perfect place to learn a wide range of business administration skills. You will work within our experience Office team where we are keen to develop pro-active apprentices with a ‘can do’ mature approach to work and training.

This Apprenticeship involves learning and putting into practice the broad range of reception and administration skills, including customer care and IT skills, required in a busy school office.

As part of this role, you will be undertaking office duties such as handling telephone calls, photocopying, emailing, maintaining files and records, distributing mail, assisting in the planning and preparation of meetings, maintaining office and classroom supplies, coordinating the repair and maintenance of office equipment & machinery, responding to parent and pupil enquiries, maintaining public display areas and notice-boards and developing and maintaining effective work relationships with colleagues, pupils, parents and visitors to School. You will be based in our reception area and will become the first point of contact for our School.

Your training and work experience will be structured to meet the requirements of a Level 2 Business Administration framework over a 12 month period.

Term time working arrangements are routinely operated within schools which involves you attending your place of work during the School’s normal opening dates. Where it may not be possible to attend the workplace during School holiday closure periods the School will provide you with additional work to undertake in support of your training during this time. There is also an expectation that you will continue with your studies including, attendance at your training provider during this period.

Before you apply please read the documents under ‘Related Information’ these are:

• Job Profile - this will tell you more about the role and any specific requirements you need to meet.
• Guidance Notes - this will provide you with information and tips regarding the Application Process.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Please click here and visit the Kirklees website and complete the online application to apply.