Office Administration Apprenticeship

You will earn while you learn the role of an Office Administrator in a school. You’ll be based in the school office as part of the administration team and you will assist pupils, teachers and other staff with administration support.

The National School Apprenticeship programme presents a unique opportunity to start a career working in a school. You will receive comprehensive training throughout the apprenticeship and ongoing support from the school.

Working as an Office Administrator you’ll provide support to pupils, teachers and other non-teaching staff with administration responsibilities. This will include creating documents using Microsoft Office, filing and sending documents by email and post. You’ll need excellent communication skills as you will regularly answer the office phone and liaise with members for the public and staff regarding school-related enquiries. You’ll also need a good attention to detail to ensure your work is accurate.

At the end of your apprenticeship you’ll achieve the nationally recognised Business Administration qualification as well as valuable work experience that will provide you with the best chance possible of being offered a full-time role within a school or business. A School Secretary can earn between £15,000 and £22,000 per annum.

Below is a summary of your key roles and responsibilities-

• File documents, transport paperwork and resources (including post) within the school premises.
• Answer the telephone professionally and politely.
• Liaise with members of the public, students and staff regarding school-related enquiries.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Appreciate and support the work of other professionals.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development
• Compliance with all necessary policies and procedures relating to child protection, equality and diversity, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Update school website and be trained to use other school software such as SIMS and Target Tracker.

Lace Hill Academy opened in September 2015 as a brand new, state of the art academy and is one of three academies that form the Bourton Meadow Education Trust.

Skills Required
Willing and able to complete all learning and assessment requirements of the relevant framework
Able to establish good working relationships with staff, pupils parents and outside agencies

Qualifications Required
Hold GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths or equivalent.

Personal Qualities
Ability to travel to work.
Willingness to become a trained First Aider.

Important Other Information
Prior to interview you are required to complete online initial assessments in Maths, English & ICT. These are called BKSB. If you’re shortlisted please print out the results and take them with you to the interview. You’ll receive an email from NST Head Office with instructions.

Future Prospects
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
Full-time employment within the organisation

Reality Check
Wiliness to undergo an enhanced DBS check performed by the Employer/school
Ability to travel to work

Training
Training to be Provided
Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration
Employee rights and responsibilities
Functional Skills
Learning Provider National Schools Training Ltd

Contract Term 60 weeks
Contract Type Intermediate level apprenticeship

Application Contact Kate Wardle
Email kate.wardle@nationalschoolstraining.co.uk

Closing Date 06.07.2016
Interview Date 13.07.2016

THE BOURTON MEADOW EDUCATION TRUST
Catchpin Street
Buckingham
London
MK18 7RR