Administrator (18-month apprenticeship)
Leigh Academy Blackheath
Greenwich
- Expired
- Salary:
- £10,000 per annum + 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 3 December 2018
Job overview
Are you a conscientious and hard-working individual? Do you work with a high level of professionalism in everything that you do? Are you keen to join a brand new and inspirational academy? Leigh Academy Blackheath has a rare and exciting opportunity to appoint an Administrator to join us in as soon as possible in a brand new position for our school. Our successful candidate will be pivotal to the smooth running of the school office - you’ll be the first point of contact for many members of the school and external stakeholders, and will be able to turn your hand to any admin-related task that is required. Applicants should be professional, personable and committed to providing an excellent service on behalf of the school and wider Trust, and above all else our appointed candidate will have a positive work ethic and can-do attitude. If you're as excited by this opportunity as we are, we'd love to hear from you!
This role is offered as an 18-month apprenticeship contract and our successful candidate will work towards a nationally-recognised Level 3 Business Administration qualification.
Apprenticeship Summary
Annual wage: 310,000 per annum above the national minimum wage for apprenticesWorking weeks: Monday - Friday throughout the full year (there is still plenty of work to do when the academy is closed to students)Total hours per week: 37 (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship) - start and finish times to be agreedApprenticeship duration: 18 monthsAnticipated start date: December 2018 / January 2019 Apprenticeship level: Advanced Level Apprenticeship (Level 3)Apprenticeship standard: Business & AdministrationPositions: 1 availableEssential entry qualifications: 5 GCSEs A* - C, including Maths and English
Future prospects: This apprenticeship could be the start of a very promising and career within the wider business and administration remit. We endeavour to offer further employment following successful performance and completion of the Level 3 course with future opportunities to extend your training with a higher level apprenticeship programme. We offer in-house Continuing Professional Development and you’ll be part of a highly experienced and efficient office team – you’ll be learning from the very best!
Please click here to view the full job description - this gives an idea as to what duties and responsibilities you will be capable of by the end of the course. You'll receive training, support and guidance throughout the course from a variety of people at Leigh Academy Blackheath and from the wider Trust.
Essential skills:
- Excellent organisational and planning skills with outstanding attention to detail
- Demonstrate a high level of initiative
- Computer literacy in usual office applications
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Committed and enthusiastic
- Excellent attendance and time-keeping record
Diversity at our core: As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs or disabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.
The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.
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About Leigh Academy Blackheath
- Leigh Academy Blackheath
- Old Dover Road, Blackheath, Greenwich
- London
- SE3 8SY
- United Kingdom
We are a co-educational 11-18yr comprehensive school and, already oversubscribed, our new school is a beacon of excellence for secondary education in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. We are driven by the belief that every learner is entitled to an enriching, varied and personalised education; delivered through a broad and balanced curriculum that provides challenge, irrespective of need, starting point or background. Our mission is to ensure all our students develop into powerful citizens of the digital future on both a national and global scale.
Our strong learning community works together and shares the value of collaboration; every member of our academy family works together to achieve success, cultivating a strong sense of belonging. Our belief in ‘human-scale’ education, delivered through a schools-within-schools model, ensures every one of our students is known and valued. Strong pastoral care is at the heart of our academy and we place great importance on building strong partnerships with parents and carers.
Since opening in September 2018, Leigh Academy Blackheath (LAB) has established itself as the local community’s preferred choice for their child’s secondary education. We have received over 1,000 applications for this September’s 180 Year 7 places, with nearly 300 first choice preferences. It is an exciting time to be joining our learning community.
At LAB, everything we do is built upon our core values of: Respect, Integrity, Ambition, Scholarship and Resilience. We are a strong team and work hard together to ensure every student realises their full potential. Staff have access to a wide range of professional development opportunities both within the academy and across Leigh Academies Trust (LAT). A flexible approach with a can-do ethos is required, as is drive, grit and boundless enthusiasm. A sense of humour is essential!
Principal
Emma Smith
Vision
We believe that every learner is entitled to an enriching, varied and personalised education; delivered through a broad and balanced curriculum that provides challenge, irrespective of need, starting point or background. Our commitment to maximising the potential of every child; teaching them the skills they need to be successful and nurturing a desire to be a lifelong learner, will prepare them for whichever career path they choose to follow. At Leigh Academy Blackheath we inspire our learners to go beyond what they are taught and seek what they do not yet know.
Our strong learning community works together and shares the value of collaboration; every member of our academy family works together to achieve success cultivating a strong sense of belonging. Our belief in ‘human scale’ education, delivered through a schools within schools model, means every one of our students is known and valued. Strong pastoral care is at the heart of our academy and we place great importance on building strong partnerships with parents and carers.
Digital technology is the future. No matter what career our students pursue they will need to perform, succeed and lead with digital confidence and expertise. LAB will create and deliver a curriculum and approach to teaching and learning which ensures our students develop into powerful digital citizens on both a national and a global scale.
Our inclusive community has ambition and drive. We embrace challenge and collaboration. At Leigh Academy Blackheath we are a family and together we cultivate a culture of belonging.
Values
Where tradition meets innovation and potential is realised within a nurturing community
Ambition
Resilience
Integrity
Respect
Scholarship
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