Business Admin Apprentice Level 3
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
11/07/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 02/09/2022 12:00
Salary:
£9,254.44 to £18,278.00 per annum
Hours per week:
37 hours per week
Job Category:
Apprenticeships
Employment Location:
St Mary's Catholic School, Benton Park Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7PE
Further Information
St Mary's Catholic School is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust, you will be employed by the Board of Governors.
St Mary's Catholic School
Benton Park Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7PE
Headteacher: E Patterson
NOR c.1450
Required for busy school office at St Mary’s Catholic School, in Newcastle. We are a very inclusive school of 1450 students from year 7 to year 13. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has excellent communication skills, a friendly, positive & flexible approach with a great work ethic and a professional manner.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apprenticeship summary
From 1 April 2022, the National Minimum Wage is between £4.81 and £9.50 an hour, depending on the candidate's age. Contract is Term Time only i.e. is not required to work during school holidays and therefore above salary will be adjusted accordingly
Working week
Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm Friday 8am - 3.30pm . 30 minute lunch break every day. Term Time only ie not required to work during school holidays
Total hours per week: 37.0
Expected duration: 20 Months
Possible start date: 19 Sep 2022
Apprenticeship level: Advanced Level 3 (A level)
Reference number: VAC1000064280
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Providing clerical & administrative support, including receiving visitors
- Answering/making telephone calls, taking & sending messages & handling general enquiries
- Working closely with managers, teachers, and other support staff
- Record keeping & managing data using school packages
- Dealing with a wide variety of student enquiries on student reception
- Health & Safety Tasks including first aid provision, car park monitoring & supporting the office manager with daily health and safety duties.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Business Administration Level 3 - Equivalent to 2 A Levels
- The apprentice will be school based on a term-time only contract but will be entitled to day release - one day per week.
- The day release will be taken in school and a quiet work space will be allocated for this purpose. This will provide time for the student to complete their apprentice studies
- As well as the formal training provided by the apprenticeship programme, full training and support will be provided by the school on a daily basis, as appropriate
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
A number of options may be available, none of which are guaranteed, but possibilities include:
- Possible movement onto an alternative higher level course
- Possible further employment at St Mary’s or another school with the Trust. There are 39 schools within the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust
- Possible career progression within other educational or business establishments
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 6+) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 6+) Essential
Things to consider
The role will include supporting all school staff with admin tasks, as and when required, engaging in whole school training e.g. Safeguarding, and completing first aid training and any other school specific training, relevant to the role and the training programme. Enhanced DBS clearance is essential
About the employer
St Mary’s is a Catholic Secondary School based in Newcastle. The majority of our students are Catholic, but we welcome students from many faith backgrounds. There is an excellent ethnic, socio-economic & academic mix in the school. Whilst the vast majority of students are English, children from 30+ countries are on roll. St Mary’s is a popular & successful school & is currently oversubscribed with over 1450 students with 5 year groups of around 240 & over 250 in the sixth form
Employer
St Mary's Catholic School (part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust)
http://www.st-marys.newcastle.sch.uk/
Address
St Mary's Catholic School
Benton Park Road
Benton
NE7 7PE
Contact
Louise Douds - Director of Finance
admin@st-marys.newcastle.sch.uk
0191-2153260
Training
Training provider
DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard
Business administrator
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
All application paper work and associated documents can be found on the school website. Please apply by sending completed documents to the school direct at : admin@st-marys.newcastle.sch.uk.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Find more information at
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/1000064280
Closing date: 02 Sep 2022
Please note
This job is closed for applications.