Business Administration Apprenticeship - John Port Spencer Academy
About the employer:
John Port Spencer Academy is a large and vibrant community school demonstrating a common purpose and ambition - to ensure the very best learning experience for each and every student. We are a Good School (Ofsted 2022) and we recognise that every student has their own individual strengths, gifts and talents; our aim is to ensure that these are all nurtured and developed to their full potential. John Port Spencer Academy is part of the Spencer Academies family of schools.
Overview of role:
The role of School Administrator is a vital part of the administration team supporting the smooth running of all academy activities. The role will require adaptability, covering our main and student receptions, supporting with a number of administration processes and providing a first aid response for students.
Key details:
- Hours: Monday to Friday (8.30am to 4pm), 37 hours a week
- Wage: £7.55 per hour, (Rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months)
- All Year Round (52 weeks)
- Location: Main Street, Etwall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6LU
- 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:
- To receive and welcome all visitors to the school in a friendly and professional manner.
- Process ID checks for all visitors in accordance with the Trust safeguarding procedures ensuring that everyone is signed in and out and wearing appropriate identification.
- To seek to ensure the safety and welfare of pupils by being aware of unexpected visitors and reporting to senior management team any concerns.
- To ensure that all queries, either in person or by telephone are dealt with efficiently and appropriately.
- To keep display material up to date in the office and reception area, including parent packs, standard forms etc, and replenish as necessary to ensure the smooth running of the office.
- To operate the school gates in accordance with the Trust safeguarding procedures.
- In the event of a fire or fire drill, assist with printing the Fire registers and providing them to SLT in a timely manner.
- To check the info@ inbox and forwarding messages to appropriate staff.
- Receipt and distribution of incoming mail and internal mail to assist effective communications within the school. Postage of outgoing mail.
- Carry out Administration duties as directed by the Principal, Operations Manager, Office Manager and Senior Leadership Team.
- Operate and maintain relevant equipment and ICT software packages eg; SIMs, Word, Excel, Email.
- Fire Warden to follow school procedures in event of an emergency.
- Operate reprographic equipment in order to provide an efficient service in accordance with school policy and arrange servicing when required.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the job.
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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