Apprentice School Office Administrator

About this opportunity

Higher Openshaw School are looking to employ an office administrator to join their professional and friendly team. The successful candidate will report directly to the school business manager and work closely with the head teacher.

A normal day would include:
• Assisting with pupil first aid and welfare duties
• Organising business travel arrangements and appointments and maintaining up to date diaries on behalf of school staff
• Providing an efficient, accurate word processing support service
• Maintaining, recording and updating all administrative information systems and procedures as required, including retrieving and collating information to a high standard
• Undertaking reception duties, dealing with routine and face and face enquiries and signing in visitors
• Maintaining manual and computerised records and using IT systems effectively to provide reports and statistics
• Arranging storage of stocks and supplies
• Compiling with all policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection
• Participating in meetings as required
• Taking part in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

What you could go on to do:
You could progress onto a foundation certificate in school administration.

How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next:
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there:
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

GCSE maths and English A-C/4-9 but is desirable but not essential

Personal Qualities

• Effective use of IT
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities
• Ability to listen and respond to customer need, seek out innovative ways of consulting service users and engaging partners
• Willingness to participate in relevant training and development opportunities
• High expectations of all pupils, with respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic background and a commitment to raising their educational achievements
• Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration and demonstrate concern for their development as learners

Skills

Good level of maths and English skills