Apprentice Office Administrator
Scientia Academy, Burton-upon-Trent, DE13 0UF6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible ( once all pre-employment checks are complete)
Closing date
3 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £6.40 Hourly Apprentice minimum wage for initial 12 months, then rising to national minimum wage for age for remainder of contract. 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year ( Term time, plus 5 INSET days.).
Apprentice Office Administrator job summary
Scientia Academyhas an exciting opportunity for an individual to join the school and REAch2 Academy Trust as an apprentice Office Administrator, to study for a Customer Service Level 2 pratitioner qualification. The office administrator supports the office coordinator to ensure the daily administration and smooth running of the school office. The office is the hub of the school where a wide range of demands need to be met to a very high professional standard. This role will be the first point of contact for parents, carers, volunteers, contractors and other members of the community, as well as governors, staff, and pupils.
This role is offered on a 15 month fixed term contract, to allow time to complete the apprenticeship. It is expected that the successful candidate will progress to the permanent office administrator role and salary upon completion of the apprenticeship.
At Scientia Academy there’s a real opportunity to be a pioneer in new ways of educating tomorrows generation. We want to provide the highest standard of education for our pupils, and we are looking for talented and committed staff to join us on this journey.
We offer:
Dynamic leadership that values your contribution.
Specialised support teams focused on behaviour, curriculum, and SEN.
Personalised mentoring to help you grow in your role.
A supportive environment where you're never alone in facing obstacles.
Comprehensive training to equip you with the skills you need.
Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
A chance to be part of a community that embraces challenges as opportunities for growth.
So, why join us? You’ll be working for a trust that understands the day-to-day challenges or working in tough schools and embraces them. We have a growing education community here at Scientia Academy, that will help you move forward in your career and learn at a lighting speed.
Candidates should have:
a good understanding of Microsoft Office packages such as Word and Excel
good spoken and written communication skills (minimum of GCSE grade 4/C in English & Maths)
good attention to detail
the ability to compose a clear message via email or letter
the ability to meet deadlines
the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people
In return we can offer:
A wide range of professional development opportunities,
Personalised mentoring to help you grow in your role.
A supportive environment where you're never alone in facing obstacles.
A competitive salary,
29 days’ paid holiday (rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service) (pro rata for part-time or term-time only)
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme LGPS,
For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.
Why work with us:
There are over 60 schools within the Trust which means we can offer opportunities including:
▶️Collaboration across other REAch2 schools, both locally and nationally.
▶️ Specialist curriculum support and training from our Trust experts - providing a flightpath for professional development
▶️ A support package for staff wellbeing
You’ll be working for a Trust with big ambitions for all our schools to be 'great'. We want to be national leaders in sustainability; to transform our teaching and learning through digital transformation and to ensure social justice is at the heart of what we do.
Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection
At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.
We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.
For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please click here for our Safer Recruitment Policy.
All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.
The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.
Commitment to safeguarding
At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Scientia Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 461 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Scientia Academy website (opens in new tab)
Scientia Academy is a purpose built primary school for children aged 3 to 11 years old. The school opened in 2013 and has continued to grow year on year.
We are now a popular, over-subscribed school, with a thriving nursery which offers 30 hour provision for working parents. We offer Wrap Around Care with a busy Breakfast and Afterschool Club.
The aim of Scientia Academy is to raise standards of achievement by providing a secure, caring and stimulating environment in which children are enabled to become independent, responsible and enthusiastic learners.
The provision of equal opportunities, effective planning, teaching and assessment is intended to encourage all individuals to have high expectations and to recognise their own successes and improvements.
We are very proud of the social and cultural diversity of our school. The children and staff come from a variety of different countries and we aim to celebrate the richness that this brings to the school. This diversity is reflected in our curriculum, our policies and procedures and our school environment.
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