Business Administration Apprenticeship - Inkersall Spencer Academy
About the employer:
At Inkersall Spencer Academy we are committed to provide a high-quality learning environment combined with a caring ethos in which each individual achieves their full potential. We place great emphasis upon the development of a broad range of learning skills so that during their time with us our children are able to acquire a love of learning that will last them for a lifetime. We are creative and bold in our learning, with a curriculum shaped around encouraging children to ask searching questions.
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 including giving out medication as directed.
Key details:
- Hours: Part Time, 26 hours per week, (over 4 days) term time plus 1 week
- Wage: £7.55 per hour, (Rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months)
- Location: Inkersall Green Rd, Inkersall, Chesterfield S43 3SE
- 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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