Business administration apprenticeship

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship - STEP Academy Trust 

About the Employer

STEP Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust headquartered at Gonville Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 6DL. Established in 2011, the Trust operates 20 primary academies across South London and East Sussex, all unified by the mission of “Striving Together for Excellence in Partnership.”

About the role

Key details:

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm, 36 hours per week, Term-Time Only 


• Wage: £15,786 per year


• Location: Marshfoot Lane, Halisham, East Sussex, BN27 2PH


• Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Business Administration 


• Duration: 16 months

Important Dates: 

• Closing date: Thursday 5th June 


• Interview date: Monday 9th June 

Overview of the role

Under the instruction/guidance of senior staff, the successful candidate will provide general administrative/financial support to the Teaching School Hub.

Key responsibilities: 

1. Administration

• Provide general clerical and administrative support, including photocopying, filing, completing standard forms, and responding to routine correspondence.


• Maintain both manual and computerised records and management information systems.


• Produce reports and data lists as required (e.g., participant information).


• Undertake IT-based tasks to support programme delivery and administration.


• Take accurate notes during meetings.


• Carry out general administrative procedures as needed.


• Maintain and collate training attendance records.


• Organise training events across all programmes, both in-person and online.


• Communicate effectively with participants regarding training schedules and updates.


• Manage shared email inboxes related to all Teaching School Hub programmes.


• Maintain participant data across systems such as Insightly and My Ambition.

2. Resources

• Operate relevant office and ICT software/tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, databases, spreadsheets, CRM systems).


• Maintain stock and supplies, including cataloguing and distribution.


• Provide general advice and support across the Teaching School Hub remit.


• Assist with general financial administration tasks, such as processing orders.

3. General Responsibilities

• Comply with all policies and procedures, including those related to safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection. Report any concerns to the appropriate person.


• Promote and support equality and diversity within the workplace.


• Contribute positively to the overall ethos and aims of the Teaching School Hub.


• Collaborate with and support other professionals as needed.


• Attend and participate in relevant meetings and team activities.


• Engage in training, learning opportunities, and performance development as required.

Apprenticeship Summary:

• You will work towards your Level 3 Business Administrator qualification across a total duration of 18 months!


• Training provider: LMP Group: https://lmp-group.co.uk/ 


• All online/remote learning, no classroom or college day release


• An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship!

About the Candidate 

Skills & Personal Qualities Required:

• The ability to relate well to children and adults


• Good numeracy, literacy, and keyboard skills


• Effective use of specialist ICT packages


• The ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities


• The ability to work successfully as a team member, establishing effective working relationships and flexible working practices

Qualifications Required:

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) essential


• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) essential

Apprenticeship Overview

The role may involve working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services. Business administrators develop key skills and behaviours to support their own progression towards management responsibilities.

• Milestone 1. The Organisation - (Aims, Values, Policy)
  


• Milestone 2. IT Skills - (Systems, Record and document production, Financial processes and Professionalism and productivity).
  


• Milestone 3. Communication – (Verbal, Digital, Social Media, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Integrity and Productivity)
  


• Milestone 4. Continuous Improvement – (Processes, Coaching and Developing others, Decision Making, Quality and Responsibility).
  


• Milestone 5. Project Management – (Project Lifecycle, business fundamentals: Finance, Change, PESTLE, leading a project).
  


• Milestone 6. Preparation for End Point Assessment

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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