Business Administration Apprentice
Westcountry Schools Trust, Ivybridge, PL21 0JA16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
To Be Confirmed
Closing date
7 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
21 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £22,159.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Plymouth Grade B (42 weeks per year)
Business Administration Apprentice job summary
About this Role
Are you looking to join a dedicated and well-qualified central team supporting the work of over 2000 staff committed to delivering exceptional education? This post provides an exciting opportunity to work in a supported learning environment to develop skills and knowledge whilst completing a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship with dedicated training time.
If you are looking to develop your skills and experience in business administration in the education sector, this could provide the ideal first step in your career.
WeST is a tight-knit family of schools based around natural geographical proximity in the south west. Initially formed as a small multi-academy trust of only two schools in 2011, the Trust as we know it today was launched in 2017 and now comprises 26 schools, of which 7 are secondary and 19 primary.
We are ambitious, hold high expectations for the children in our care and strive consistently to perform in the top 20% nationally.
WeST holds a firm belief in giving each child every opportunity to learn and succeed in all that they do. Whilst we are a family of schools who share common values and beliefs, all our schools are unique and hold their own identity. We believe that by working collectively, sharing what works well and jointly developing best practice, we are stronger together and can provide the very best education for our children in our geographical area.
The Business Administration Apprentice will report to the Business Administration Manager and will assist with providing a confidential, effective and flexible administration support service to the WeST Executive Team. This will include general reception and administrative duties as well as providing a professional and efficient first point of contact with the Trust.
You will appreciate and support others in the wider Core Services team; undertake personal development through training and other learning activities, including effective engagement and completion of Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship. This will entail professional development in all 3 areas of the apprenticeship to ensure the knowledge, skills and behaviours meet the national standard. In return you will receive the necessary training and support from the Trust in the form of on and off the job training and mentoring. More information about the apprenticeship scheme can be found at Business Administration Apprenticeship Level 3
The Trust offers memberships of the Local Government Pension Scheme; a salary-related, defined benefit scheme and one of the most generous in the UK.
About You: We’re looking for a professional whose values align with ours:
- Compassion: You recognise the needs of others and are committed to improving outcomes.
- Aspiration: You strive for excellence, resilience, and continuous improvement.
- Integrity: You act with moral and ethical clarity, fostering a trustworthy environment
- Collaboration: You bring people together to achieve shared goals with respect and inclusivity.
Qualifications and Skills
- Ability to meet the entry requirements of the level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship (a level 2 apprenticeship or 5 or more GCSEs 9-4 or A*-C
- An interest and motivation to work in business administration
- Administrative, clerical or other experience or transferable skills relevant to the role
- Being part of a team
Please see the person specification for the full list of requirements.
If you have an interest and motivation to develop your skills and experience in business administration in the education sector, possess good communication, organisational and IT skills, and a positive attitude along with a commitment to successfully complete an apprenticeship, we would be keen to hear from you.
Safeguarding
Westcountry Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
Equal Opportunities
In fulfilling its aims and objectives, Westcountry Schools Trust actively seeks to achieve equality of opportunity and treatment for all members of the school community.
We will continuously strive to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Each person in our trust will be given fair and equal opportunities to develop their full potential regardless of their gender, ethnicity, cultural and religious background, sexuality, disability or special educational needs and ability. The trust works actively to promote equality and foster positive attitudes. WeST is committed to combatting all forms of discrimination by implementing positive policies and practices in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.
Procedures
All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks. That means:
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of our Child Protection Policy & Safeguarding Policy is attached.
- Your identity will be confirmed by sight of original, official documents such as a Birth Certificate, Passport etc. in line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996
- Original documents relating to all the qualifications you have listed on your application form must be supplied
- Your employment history will be thoroughly examined and clarification will be sought where there are gaps or other discrepancies arising from information provided either by you as the candidate or your referee
- References will be used to check dates of employment and your relevant experience. A minimum of two written references will be taken up and these references will be requested before the interview. References should cover the last 3-5 years’ work history, as a minimum
- An online search of shortlisted candidates will be conducted in accordance with Part Three ‘Safer Recruitment’ of Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.
- The identity of referees and information relating to disclosures will be verified
- You will be required to provide details of any relevant unspent or spent convictions in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986
- An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested. This check will be cross referenced against the Protection of Vulnerable Adults list (PoVA), the Protection of Children Act (PoCA) list and List 99. These lists contain details of people deemed unsuitable to work with children or vulnerable adults. Please note that it is an offence to apply, offer or accept to do any work with children (paid or unpaid) if disqualified from working with children. Applicants will be challenged where inconsistencies exist.
Please be aware that a firm offer of appointment will only be made after receipt and verification of all satisfactory checks. Westcountry Schools Trust will carry out these checks and should you fail these checks, our offer of employment will be withdrawn.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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 Westcountry Schools Trust
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- Multi-academy trust
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