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Administrative Apprentice - Fixed Term

The Viking Academy Trust

  • Ref:KCC-F20-38-S
  • Posted:07/06/2021
  • Pay:National Minimum Wage for Apprentices
  • Start Date:September 2021
  • App Close Date:28/06/2021 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Week beginning: 5th July 2021

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Upton Junior School is looking for an outstanding Apprentice Admin Assistant to join our wonderful office team.

The duties will include:

  • To provide an efficient and professional reception service alongside our resident receptionist  - greeting visitors, staff and pupils and ensure they sign in/out in accordance with school procedures
  • Answer enquiries received in person/by phone or via e-mails – responding to queries/relaying messages and acting on instructions as needed and referring on where appropriate
  • Carry out general office duties as directed by the COO and the Head of School
  • Prepare and distribute routine home/school correspondence; maintain copies of all correspondence to parents
  • Receive/open and distribute all incoming mail and deliveries; track circulation of correspondence in school as required
  • Maintain school diary and arrange meetings/room bookings/visits from external agencies as required
  • Undertake a range of administrative tasks to support the efficient operation of the school – including word processing/data entry/filing
  • Administer first aid (training will be provided)
  • Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and GDPR, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

Weekly wage

£129.00

£4.30 per hour

Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training including off the job training hours

Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

 Total hours per week: 30.00

8:30 am - 3:30 pm (1 hour lunch)

  • Expected duration

 18 months to 24 months

  • Apprenticeship level

 Advanced Level Apprenticeship: Business and Administration

Course provided by East Kent College

  • Requirements:

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

  • Desired Skills:

Great communication skills

Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office)

  • Personal qualities

We are looking for a person who enjoys being part of a team.

You will be able to multi task and pitch in where needed to get the work done

Strong work ethic with good organization skills and a positive attitude are essential for this role

  •  What you will get from this position

You will get the opportunity to learn in a real-life workplace environment about what it means to be a successful Admin 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 COO 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.

By clicking 'Apply Now' you will be redirected to the Government's Apprenticeship portal to apply.

If you have any questions about the role please do not hesitate to contact Lisa Blatchford on 01843 597695 (Chilton Primary School)

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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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.