Business Administration Apprentice

We are looking for a Business Administration Apprentice to join our team.

This apprentice vacancy is fixed term for 18 months.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, pro-active and friendly person to join our Administration team. Working towards a Level 3 Business Administrator Standard, you will work under supervision to provide high-quality administrative support within the Office and Data team at Nottingham Academy.

Experience is not required but you must be enthusiastic and keen to learn new skills, with a good eye for detail. This is a term time only role and this is reflected in the pro-rata salary. 

This role will include:

• Distribution of incoming mail, franking and sending outgoing mail
• Maintain electronic and manual systems, including data inputting, in an efficient and effective manner
• Arranging, co-ordinating and communicating details for meetings, training and events
• Prepare and edit correspondence, presentations and other correspondence
• Storing and maintaining confidential documents 

We are looking for someone with:

• excellent communication skills
• attention to detail
• excellent IT skills
• the ability to form good working relationships 

About us

We are part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT) and are one of the largest 3–19 schools in the country, with our own nursery, primary, secondary and sixth form provision.

We are an aspirational and inclusive Academy committed to our Respect Values. Through an inspirational curriculum, we facilitate great learning, exceptional progress and the development of character. We ensure all pupils achieve their potential and are ready for the next stage in their learning, training or employment.

We pride ourselves on having an outstanding staff team, committed to providing the best for every child. Staff encourage our children to develop confidence and independence by ensuring positive attitudes and high standards. Our impressive buildings provide an excellent learning environment for our younger Academy pupils.

In return

Being part of the GAT, you can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi-Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed, no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce, whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
• Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
• Saving money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured 

For further information, please click here.

Closing date: 17 June 2024

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks; therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.