Business Support Staff Apprentice

THE ASCENT ACADEMIES’ TRUST

What you will do in your working day

  • Undertaking routine financial tasks, including processing of orders/invoices/petty cash as required, using the Trust’s computerised finance system
  • Dealing with information and returns in relation to students and staff, including via the SIMS system
  • Preparation of documents using a variety of computer software packages
  • Undertaking telephone and reception duties as required, forwarding messages in a timely manner
  • Sorting incoming and outgoing mail, including emails
  • Contacting parents via a number of communication methods including the SchoolsApp
  • Providing information to the HOA/senior staff as required
  • Assisting with external examination procedures as required
  • Preparation of reports and returns for external agencies
  • Assisting in the maintenance of student records
  • Providing administrative support to senior staff, including monthly returns
  • Undertaking general administrative duties specific to role
  • Being aware of the emergency evacuation procedure and assisting with evacuation as necessary
  • Attending and participating in training and development courses as required
  • Displaying courteous and professional behaviour at all times
  • Being an effective role model for the standards of behaviour expected of students
  • Treating pupils consistently with respect and consideration
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues as part of a professional team
  • Working within Trust policies and procedures
  • Recognising equal opportunities issues as they arise in the academies and responding effectively, following Trust policies and procedures
  • Building and maintaining successful relationships with students, parents/carers and staff
  • Other duties as requested by the AOL/HOA commensurate with the grade

Undertaking routine financial tasks, including processing of orders/invoices/petty cash as required, using the Trust’s computerised finance system.

 

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Business Administrator Level 3.

More Information

Requirements

Test Required Qualifications

  • GCSE English (C/grade 4) Essential
  • GCSE Maths (C/grade 4) Essential

Desireable Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Time management skills
  • Cash handling
  • Deal with high-pressure

Progression to further business support roles.

About the employer

THE ASCENT ACADEMIES’ TRUST

Ascent Academies’ Trust is a truly collaborative family of specialist schools. We aspire to work as one to bring about positive opportunities to enable our young people to have brighter futures.

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