Administration Apprentice - Fixed Term

Maritime Academy, Gillingham

• Ref:MED887-9999-140S
• Posted:22/05/2024
• Pay:£7.66 per hour
• Start Date:September 2024
• App Close Date:09/06/2024 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

We are recruiting two Apprentice Administration Assistants to join our growing team providing a comprehensive administration service for our brand new school.  

The successful candidates will undertake a Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship, participating in a wide range of administrative tasks to meet the requirements of the course.  Our apprentices will be team players with good interpersonal skills, and effective communication skills both orally and in writing.  They will have excellent organisational and administrative skills including effective ICT skills, and have a willingness to commit to the apprenticeship programme. 

The Apprentice Admin Assistant will be expected to complete evidence demonstrating their knowledge, skills and behaviours linked to the role.  They will be provided with workshops, workbooks and remote sessions which will support their training and meet the requirements of off the job training. Applicants will ideally need to hold GCSE or equivalent Maths & English GCSE / Functional Skills Equivalent (Grade 4/C or Level 2), or be willing to work on Functional Skills to gain the necessary qualification.

There are two different roles as part of this apprenticeship; one will be an admin role providing support to the Office Manager and the Admin Team; the second will be supporting the IT Team in managing the Academy’s One:One devices. 

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national standards.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Professional Development: Explore excellent CPD opportunities.
• Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School, and from September 2024 Maritime Academy in Frindsbury.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our secure staff car park.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promote health and sustainability through our Cycle to Work initiative.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: Be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit from our Refer a Friend Scheme.

Next Steps

If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of staff across our Trust we would encourage you to apply today.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. 

We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at our school to contact Kerry Masters, PA / Office Manager, during school hours. Kerry can be contacted via email Kerry.masters@southeast.tsat.uk to arrange an informal conversation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk.

Information about the school

Our School

At Maritime Academy we have great ambitions and we’re proud to call ourselves a member of Thinking Schools Academy Trust. We are at the beginning of our journey and always growing which means you will be joining us at the most exciting part of our story; The Beginning.

Maritime Academy will continually support and enable the self-improvement of every staff member during their time at our school. We want to provide the very best education for our children and this is attainable only through talented staff capable of rising to these high standards.

At the Maritime, our mission is to offer a unique opportunity to learn in a modern setting with traditional values. Our school will ensure that students are confident, respectful and responsible young people, who are able to face the challenges of modern society. We believe that through our traditional ethos and values, we will create an environment where students are respectful for where they learn, who they learn with and who they are as unique aspirational young people.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tracy Pocock
• Address:Romany Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JH
• Telephone: 0333 360 2150
• Email: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description