Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Business Admin Apprentice @ Leicester Grammar School Trust

Location: London Road, Great Glen, LE8 9FL

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Leicester Grammar School Trust?

Leicester Grammar School Trust is a family of three independent co-educational schools based in Great Glen, Leicestershire, educating children from ages 3 to 18. United by a shared commitment to academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care and personal development, their schools work collaboratively to provide exceptional opportunities for pupils and staff alike.

You will benefit from a collaborative and welcoming culture, where teamwork, professional respect and open communication are at the heart of everything they do. They encourage continuous learning and development, providing opportunities for you to grow your skills, progress your career and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.

WHAT will I get from working with Leicester Grammar School Trust?

• EARN: £8 per hour, 37.5 hours per week (Term Time Only, 35 weeks)
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm.
• QUALIFICATION: Business Admin Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.
• BENEFITS: Access to staff swim & the gym, subsidised Benenden Health membership, Employee Assistance Programme, free lunch during term time, generous pension scheme, free parking onsite, and an onsite café!

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will have a broad exposure to the operational functions of the school, helping you to build a strong foundation for future career development. Through varied responsibilities and practical experience, you will support the delivery of exceptional services to pupils, parents, staff and visitors. Your daily tasks will include:

• Providing general administrative and operational support to departments across the school.
• Supporting with ordering, unloading and distribution of stationery.
• Supporting with pupil attendance/registration.
• Answering telephone calls, taking messages and responding to routine enquiries from pupils, parents, staff and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Greeting and assisting visitors, ensuring they are welcomed and directed appropriately.
• Preparing, formatting and distributing correspondence to a variety of stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate electronic and paper filing systems in accordance with school procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Assisting with data entry and the maintenance of records using school databases and management information systems.
• Supporting the organisation and administration of school events, open days, parents' evenings, and other activities.
• Processing incoming and outgoing post and deliveries as required.
• Assisting with maintaining accurate pupil records and academic administration documentation.
• Carrying out photocopying, scanning, printing and document preparation tasks.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Business Admin Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including the organisation, stakeholders, relevant regulation, business fundamentals, processes & external factors. You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English.
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Communication, team working & customer care.
• IT, admin, number & organisational skills.
• Logical, attention to detail & initiative.
• Problem Solving, non-judgemental & patience.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://www.leicestergrammar.org.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/business-administration