Job Description

Intermediate Level 2 Business Apprentice x 2 - Fixed Term

£2.85 per hour aged 16-18, or National Minimum Wage if over 19

37 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year

Greensward Academy is the lead academy of the Academies Enterprise Trust (AET), a multi-Academy sponsor which aims to provide the opportunity for all young learners to fulfil their real potential. The Academy is located in Hockley, Essex and has excellent road and rail links.

Over the last two years there have been four apprentices who have successfully completed their apprenticeship with Greensward Academy. Each apprentice has been given the opportunity to fully develop their administrative skills and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. One of the apprentices was also fortunate in securing employment with Greensward at the end of their apprenticeship. We are a friendly and versatile department dealing with a variety of duties and responsibilities on a daily basis, one day never being the same as another.

You will be required to provide support primarily to the Main Office and secondary to the Attendance Improvement Officer. Training in general office work will be provided and you will be expected to be able to carry out specific tasks on your own. You may also be required to carry out general administration in other areas of the academy.

Your apprenticeship training will also need to be completed during your employment at Greensward Academy. The successful candidates will have GCSE (A-C) in Maths and English or equivalent and will be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels. The ability to use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook (or equivalent) is essential. Previous experience within an office environment would be advantageous.

Please note: applicants must not be either a graduate or have already completed a Level 2 apprenticeship.

The AET have our own in house apprenticeship scheme and do not work with any other training providers to deliver apprenticeships.

As the sponsor, the AET believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners - to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first rate educational environment with the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them. In each of the AET academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes. You will also be offered membership of a private health cash plan, the Ford Advantage Scheme, and be entitled to Childcare Vouchers and much, much more!

The start date for this role is as soon as possible.

Closing date: 25 April 2014.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

For further information on this position and to make an application please visit: https://www.hirewire.co.uk/SG/1058184/MS_JobDetails.aspx?JobID=51106

Each of the academies within the AET is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.

Come and visit us at our Recruitment Event -In collaboration with theAETNational Teaching School Alliance and EssexITTPartnership where you will be able to meet leaders and teachers from our Academies based in Essex, Suffolk and Kent.

Monday 28 April 2014,6pm-8pm

AET Education Centre, National Teaching School Alliance, Conrad Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2SD

AET are currently recruiting for School Direct Placements, please visit our websitehttp://aetnationalteachingschoolalliance.org/for further details.

Information about the School

Greensward Academy is an 11-19 comprehensive academy based in Hockley in Essex. It is part of the Academies Enterprise Trust (AET), a multi-academy sponsor which aims to provide the opportunity for all young learners to fulfil their real potential. The academy is graded Good by Ofsted and its results are strong, particularly in the Sixth Form which is in the top 3% nationally and top in Essex according to DfE Post 16 Performance Tables.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.