Business Administration Apprenticeship

Business Administration Apprenticeship - Rainbow Forge Primary Academy

About the employer:

At Rainbow we pride ourselves on having the very highest of standards of behaviour and attitudes to learning. Our children are our strength, they are proud of their school and enjoy taking an active role within the school community. On visiting Rainbow, you will see happy, friendly children who are eager to learn. It is our aim to provide our children with the best knowledge available to ensure that they are ready for the next stage of their education.

Overview of role:

To work as part of a team ensuring the school office runs efficiently, whilst maintaining a friendly and professional service to the community, colleagues and governors. To role model high standards, as the first point of contact for most visitors and enquiries to the school.

Key details:

• Hours: Monday to Friday (8am to 4pm)


• Wage: £7.55 per hour, (Rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months)


• Location: Beighton Rd, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield S12 4LQ
  


• Qualification: Business Administrator – Level 3 (equivalent to A Level)


• 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:

• Ensuring that all visitors are welcomed in a polite and professional manner, maintaining full compliance with the Visitors/Contractors On-Site Checks.


• General administration duties, such as preparing letters, texts and handouts.


• Ensure that Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance underpins all interaction with visitors, contractors and agency staff on site.


• E-mail management and responding where appropriate.


• To process the school dinner systems in place within the academy.


• Carry out first day absence calling and report to SLT unexplained absences.


• On occasion may be required to accompany another with home visits.


• Process holiday fines.


• Report collation and information gathering, general administration, business analysis and any other duties as required by school management (e.g.; persistent absence monitoring)


• Ensure pupil attendance is monitored and high light to SLT any areas of concern.


• Providing an accurate and confidential administrative service, including typing of correspondence, spreadsheets and presentations.


• Dealing with incoming correspondence including calls, post and e-mails in a professional manner.


• Hold a first aid certificate as required by the school.


• Assist with pupil first aid / welfare duties, looking after sick children, liaising with parents / staff etc. administering medication when necessary, in accordance with the school policy on administering medication.


• Undertaking ad hoc projects.


• Minute taking.
  

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data management systems (e.g., SIMS, Arbor, etc.).


• Ability to analyse and interpret data accurately, identifying trends and patterns.


• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and stakeholders.

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:

If you meet the eligibility criteria, the LMP Education Recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application further.
Please note: A successful offer of employment will require DBS checks and references as part of your enrolment.

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