Job Description

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

Pay Range: Apprentice range - £7409 p.a

Position Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Monday to Friday - 37 hours a week / term time (38 working weeks)

Contract Term: Fixed term - 18 Months

Application close: 25th February 2022

William Edwards School is a happy and positive school secondary school based in Thurrock, Essex and is looking to engage with committed prospective apprentices to work in the main school office or House Leaders Office. William Edwards School and South West Essex Community Education Trust (SWECET) have a very successful record with our apprenticeship-training package with many apprentices gaining permanent employment at the end of their training. As part of our drive to support, our growing organisation there could be further opportunities available for the right candidate including additional training and career prospects.

As an apprentice,youwill work alongside experienced staff, building up knowledge, skills and responsibility, whilst gaininga professional qualification.Apprenticeshipsare also an excellent way ofgainingan understanding of how a business works, and improving your personal and social skills.

Why SWECET?

This is an exciting time to join SWECET as the Trust has recently grown to 6 schools. SWECET is a realistic and forward-thinking Trust which genuinely values its workforce.

In return for their dedication to achieving our vision, we offer our colleagues:

· The support of an experienced Headteacher;

· A supportive and friendly work environment;

· Becoming part of a growing organisation;

· Full and comprehensive induction with training and tailored pathways for individual career progression;

· Competitive salaries;

· Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme;

· A health and wellbeing package;

· A two week October half term; and

· Reduced gym membership at a Trust school.

South West Essex Community Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring service.

Information about the School

William Edwards is a popular 11-16 school. It is the strategic lead school for the Thurrock Teaching School Alliance and is part of the growing South West Essex Community Education Trust. Pupil outcomes across the school are significantly above the national average.