Business Administration Apprenticeship

Business Administration Apprenticeship - Oasis Academy Mayfield

About the employer:

As part of Oasis, we passionately believe in its' ethos.  At Oasis Academy Mayfield, we are committed to delivering excellence for everyone, entitling our students, staff and community to an exceptional education. It is our responsibility to provide the highest standards of teaching and learning, enabling students to achieve their very best, preparing them for life in the 21st century. We strive to  every student to make outstanding progress throughout their time at the academy, regardless of their individual challenges or starting point on entry. This focus stands resolutely alongside the wider vision of Oasis Community Learning and the Education Charter. 

Overview of role:

To provide effective and high quality administrative support to promote efficient delivery of the purpose and mission of the whole Academy. 

Key details:

• Hours: Monday to Friday (shifts tbc), 37 hrs per week
  


• All Year Round (52 weeks per year)
  


• Wage: £6.40 per hour. This will increase to £7.55 in April 2025.
  


• Location: Ashley Crescent, Southampton SO19 9NA 

Apprenticeship details:

• Qualification: Level 3 Business Administration  
  


• Duration of course: 18 months 
  


• Training Provider: LMP Education (Rated No 1 Training Provider in the UK!)
  


• All learning delivered online/ remotely alongside role.

Full Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertake a comprehensive range of administrative tasks, ensuring work is prioritised and deadlines are met.


• Receive and process incoming calls and emails, passing on messages to the appropriate staff.


• Process letters, including confidential correspondence, as directed by the Office Supervisor.


• Upload, download, and maintain data using various academy platforms in accordance with academy policy.


• Maintain accurate paper records and files, contributing to the development of administrative systems and processes.


• Support the academy office with administrative tasks relating to the new Year 7 intake.


• Work towards obtaining a first aid qualification after successfully passing the probation period.


• Ensure the secure handling of confidential data and information, complying with council policy and the Data Protection Act.


• Cover reception duties when required.


• Undertake photocopying (reprographic) tasks when required.


• Support year teams with the organisation and administration of events, including but not limited to parents’ evenings, trips, enrichment activities, and booking meeting rooms.


• Carry out other duties in line with overall team responsibilities, as directed by the Administration Supervisor or Operations Manager.

The person undertaking this role is expected to work within the policies, ethos and aims of the academy and to carry out such other duties as may reasonably asked by the Administration Supervisor, Operations Manager or Principal. The post holder will be subject to performance objectives agreed annually with the relevant body and these objectives will be reviewed annually and be in accordance to the post holders study programme.

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Communication skills
  


• IT skills
  


• Organisation skills
  


• Problem Solving skills
  


• Presentation Skills
  


• Administrative skills
  


• Team work
  


• Initiative

Qualifications Requirements:

• GCSE or equivalent (Functional skills) English (Grade 4) essential
  


• GCSE or equivalent (Functional skills) Maths (Grade 4) essential

Next steps & Pre-employment checks:

• Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further.
  


• Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.

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