Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship

Business Administration Apprenticeship at Meadowhead School

At Meadowhead, our vision is to make a positive difference in the lives of our young people, and this mission is at the core of everything we do. Through a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, we aim to be the best we can be for both our current and future students.

Apprenticeship Overview:

• Salary: £7.55 an hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds
• Working Week: Monday to Friday 8:25am till 3:55pm with a 30-minute lunch break
• Hours: 34.5 hours per week
• Duration: 16 months
• Qualification: Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship standard
• Training: Online training supported by our dedicated tutors
• Location: Dyche Lane, Jordan Thorpe, Sheffield, S8 8BR
• Website: Meadowhead School

We are currently seeking a Business Administration apprentice who is mature, positive, and able to multitask effectively. The role will involve supporting the Student Support reception, which includes maintaining and updating records related to medical administration, administering First Aid when necessary, managing student care plans, logging and reporting students leaving the site due to illness, and performing reception duties such as welcoming visitors to the school. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive, can-do attitude to these varied tasks.

Responsibilities:

Student/Main Reception:

• Manage the Student Services reception, supporting students with first aid requirements and medical issues and ensuring links to home as necessary.
• Maintain student registration marks if students need to leave during the school day.
• Receive and respond to telephone calls, ensuring contact is made with, or messages are forwarded to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
• Manage the visitors signing in system and issue badges to ensure all visitors to the school are recorded.
• Assist with First Aid/Welfare duties and look after unwell students.
• Cover main reception areas within the school ensuring they are tidy and welcoming at all times.

Student Support:

• Supervise the medical room.
• Attend any specialised first aid training as necessary (e.g., epilepsy).
• Maintain the lost property and pre-loved school uniform.
• Maintain the register for free school meals, informing relevant staff as necessary.

Administration:

• Provide general clerical/admin support (e.g., photocopying, filing, faxing, completing standard forms, responding to routine correspondence).
• Maintain manual and computerised records/management information systems.
• Undertake typing, word processing, and other IT-based tasks.
• Sort and distribute mail.
• Maintain and collate student records (as directed).
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the school systems and processes.

Specific Vacancy Requirements:

• ICT skills, ideally in Microsoft Office Systems.

Desired Skills, Qualities, and Qualifications:

• Be enthusiastic and committed to the school.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to work closely with a range of professionals.
• Demonstrate time management skills.
• Ability to direct others.
• Work calmly and effectively in a busy environment.
• Operate in a professional manner.
• Understanding of data protection.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Show initiative and be motivated to complete tasks.
• Take accountability for learning opportunities.
• Be aware of health and safety at all times.

Personal Qualities:

• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with students, teachers, and other adults.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to manage own workload and work to deadlines.
• Commitment to equal opportunities.

What Training Will the Apprentice Take and What Qualification Will the Apprentice Get at the End?

The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship standard qualification.

What is the Expected Career Progression After This Apprenticeship?

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Pre-employment checks: Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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