Administration Apprentice

About this opportunity

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within The Dean Trust at Broadoak School in Partington. The role is an admin apprentice to join the team to help with admin duties.

A normal day would include:

• Undertake reception duties at least one morning per week and at any other time as and when required.
• Undertake a wide range of administrative duties as and when required by the school (this can cover areas such as stationery orders, internal catering orders, room bookings etc)
• Combine practical on the job training with theoretical learning and development
• Take responsibility for gathering and recording evidence for your NVQ Level 3 and key skills, and attending and training sessions or tests organised by your assessor
• Take an active part in appraising their own work against agreed priorities and targets in accordance with the Trust’s performance management protocols
• Respond to enquiries in a positive and professional manner and to be focussed on achieving the desired outcome. This could be face-to-face, on the telephone or by email and with a wide range of external providers.
• Undertake any necessary training associated with the duties of the post
• Provide general administration support including data entry, internal and external communications and reception cover
• Provide reprographics support as and when required
• Ensure a professional ethos is presented to visitors, staff and pupils at all times
• Ensure that visitors are using the school’s signing in and out
• Ensure that communication within school is robust and timely, sharing information as appropriate with the correct school staff
• To ensure the confidential safekeeping of sensitive documents
• To ensure all information either verbally or written is kept confidential at all times
• To maintain files and records including recording on Bromcom

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

• Minimum English and Maths GCSE at grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent

Personal Qualities

• Able to relate well to staff and pupils
• Good organisational skills
• Flexibility and ability to cope with a wide range of tasks in a busy and challenging environment
• Ability to work as part of a team and also work alone and use own initiative
• Good attendance record
• Pleasant, outgoing manner
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Excellent time-keeping
• Neat and tidy appearance

Skills

• Experience of using Microsoft Office especially Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher and Outlook
• Good IT skills
• Good communication skills both verbal and written