Administration Apprentice - Fixed Term

The Viking Academy Trust

Ref:KCC-F20-90-S
Posted:09/09/2022
Pay:Apprenticeship Pay Scale
Start Date:1st November 2022 (subject to clearance)
App Close Date:30/09/2022 at 09:00
Interviews:3rd October 2022

Schools this job is for

Upton Junior School

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Upton Junior School is looking for an outstanding Administration Apprentice to join our wonderful office team. The right candidate will be an organised, self-motivated and friendly person with excellent inter-personal skills. We are a fabulous, caring school community that ensures that our ‘One Childhood, One Chance’ philosophy is at the heart of everything that we do. To work for us, above anything else, you need to like children; to want the very best for them and to be prepared to put their needs first. You will get the opportunity to learn in a real-life workplace environment about what it means to be a successful Administration Assistant. You will work in a busy but well organised office surrounded by a caring and experienced team who will help guide you on your apprenticeship journey. You will receive support from the Central Administration Manager in assisting your workplace learning with regular support meetings to ensure that you able to flourish within your role during the apprenticeship term. You will also receive paid off the job hours to complete your 20% off the job training each week.

Relevant skills and attributes:

The ability to interact well with children, young people and adults.
A polite and friendly disposition.
Motivated to succeed in the position.
Willing to reflect on their own practice, learn and then apply that learning in the workplace.
Willing to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with a range of people.
A good standard of written English.
Good IT skills (Microsoft Office).
The ability to manage your time, multi-task and prioritise.

Working week

Total hours per week: 30.00

9:30 am - 4.30 pm (1 hour lunch)

Expected duration of apprenticeship

18 months - 24 months

Qualification Requirements:

Apprentices will require a GCSE 'C' grade or equivalent in English and Maths to fulfil the apprenticeship criteria.

Whilst not essential, we do recommend candidates book a tour of the school before applying. Please contact the School Office to arrange this on 01843 861393.

Upton Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the trust

The Viking Academy Trust is a primary only, Multi-Academy Trust consisting of three inspirational schools: Upton Junior School, Chilton Primary School and Ramsgate Arts Primary School.

Our One Childhood One Chance philosophy resonates throughout everything we do at the Viking Academy Trust.

At Viking, we make sure that our ultimate focus and core purpose remains excellent teaching and learning for every child. Our teaching is progressive and adaptive and we strive for the best outcomes for all. We invest time and training into our staff so that they can invest their skills and expertise into our children.

For children to thrive, they need to feel that they belong. Our people and our environments are warm and welcoming. Every member of our staff invests in building strong relationships with children and getting to know children well means we can focus on equity of opportunity.

This means that we can prioritise social and emotional learning along with the academic as we know that children need to learn how to be resilient, to have healthy and safe relationships and to face the world with problem solving skills.

We nurture children to become responsible citizens, ready to face the modern world and to make the most of their every potential both academically and socially. At Viking schools, we have high standards and expectations and we know how to support children to reach them.

Job Contact Information

Name:Lisa Blatchford, HR Director
Address:Upton Junior School,
Edge End Road,
Broadstairs,
Kent,
CT10 2AH
Telephone: 01843 861393
Email: hrd@vikingacademytrust.com

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