Administrator (Apprentice)

About the role: Leigh Academy Bexley has an exciting opportunity to appoint an Administrator (Apprentice) to join and enhance the work of the administration team at our school, starting in January 2024. The successful candidate will be confident in providing a professional, welcoming, and efficient service. The candidate will be able to work flexibly under pressure, use their initiative and prioritise their workload. You will also undertake a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship delivered by LAT Apprenticeships. 

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a high level of initiative, and computer literacy skills with an enthusiastic and committed approach to work.

This position offers an actual salary of £10,475 based on Term Time only, 36 hours per week. The role is initially offered on an 18-month contract approx, with every intention to make it permanent thereafter based on the successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.

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Apprenticeship Summary

Working weeks:  Monday - Friday during school Term Time only

Total hours per week (on average): 36 hours per week (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship Programme) + holiday allowance

Apprenticeship duration: 18 months approx.

Programme delivery type:  All modules are delivered as online learning which can be completed at your place of work

Start date:  January 2024

Apprenticeship level:  Advanced Level Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Apprenticeship standard:  Business & Administration

Positions available:  1

Essential entry qualifications: GCSEs A* - C, Maths and English

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Please note that a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths is essential for this opportunity. Applicants that do not have this can not be considered. 

Recruitment Event! If you are seeking a new career opportunity and would like to find out if Leigh Academy Bexley is the right place for you, then we warmly welcome you to join us on Wednesday 18th October 2023, 5.00pm - 6.30pm at our open evening. The evening will involve a tour of the academy, a welcome from the Principal and a Q&A session from the recruitment team. To register your attendance please contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Coordinator) at charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk or 01634 412 245.

Working for Leigh Academy Bexley: Leigh Academy Bexley joined Leigh Academies Trust in June 2023 and has provided outstanding academic support and pastoral guidance, so that students can lead fulfilling and successful adult lives: inquisitive, articulate and internationally engaged, our students are defined by their boundless thirst for knowledge, self-improvement and learning.

We believe in providing our young people with an education; one that unlocks curiosity, ignites ambition, and forges a social conscience, equipping our students with the tools they need to have an impact on the world around them. Our teachers lead with professionalism and scholarship; they are experts in their field. All of us are part of a warm and caring family of staff, Governors and Trust colleagues who have the highest ambition and a deep hunger to learn. Our staff receives regular, first-class training to achieve mastery of their craft, amazing support to flourish every day, and a sense of shared moral purpose about the best job in the world. 

Our vision is that regardless of background and regardless of their starting point, students will leave us as kind, resilient, independent learners with the right behaviour and attitudes to ensure continuous progress and achievement, ready for the next stage of their education and beyond. We want our students to be successful in their chosen careers, in their relationships and in their interaction with the world. We aspire for Leigh Academy Bexley to be a highly effective and truly inclusive school, reflecting the vibrant, diverse, and dynamic community that we serve. We believe in connecting with our local community and championing our local area.

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Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2023, our Trust comprises 31 geographically organised academies (15 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating 20,000 students, and employing 3,000 talented staff. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.