Business Administration Apprentice

Thameside Primary School, Grays
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Job Ref No. ECC2432-270S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Apprentice Rate of Pay £6.40 per hour
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 14/10/2024 Midday Date of Interviews: 18th October 2024  

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Thameside Primary School

Manor Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 6EF

Wishes to appoint a

Business Administration Apprentice

Salary: Apprentice rate of pay - £6.40 per hour

(Increasing to national minimum wage for age after first year)

Fixed term contract for 21 months

37 hours per week

Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm & Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm

38 weeks of the year - term time plus inset days

Start Date: November 2024

Thameside Primary School are looking to appoint a Business Administration Apprentice, to work in the school office.

The successful candidate would be expected to provide both clerical and administrative support to the rest of the team, including IT support across the school. Duties include answering telephone calls and parent queries and general administration tasks, all whilst working towards a level 3 Diploma in Business Administration.

Entry requirements: GCSE's at a minimum of Grade C/4 in English and Math's is an essential requirement to be accepted onto the Apprenticeship programme.

Principal Accountabilities:

· Provide Clerical support, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality at all times.

· To answer and direct telephone calls

· Provide reception support in respect of all queries/enquiries

· Provide administrative support. E.g. photocopying, typing, filing, data input and data gathering

· To retrieve and update information on manual and computer based systems

· Attend meetings and training sessions as required

· Liaise with schools and staff to provide and gather information

· Ensure all IT equipment is clean and fit for purpose

· Manage requests for IT equipment and resources to support learning

· Collecting and storing IT equipment and materials safely

· Maintain IT equipment, undertake basic repairs and basic modifications reporting all damage to the Network Manager

Thameside Primary School and Nursery is a vibrant and diverse school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now, and in the future. The School is proud to:

· Be a friendly, caring and supportive school that has a one big team approach to workload

· Have a strong, established & supportive SLT that creates a positive team environment

· Be a place where pupils feel safe, happy, valued and respected

· Be an inclusive school, where everyone works hard to ensure all pupils receive stimulating learning experiences, with high expectations for all children

· Be a school that celebrates every child's individuality and success

Thameside Primary School is a member of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust, withtwelve member schoolswithin Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools' Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.

What the school can offer:

· 2 Week October Half Term

· Recognition of continuous service

· Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

· Excellent CPD opportunities

· Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools

· The support of an experienced family of schools

· National Conditions of Service

· Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

· Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff

· Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance

If you feel you could make a positive contribution to the school, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Ayshen Uluhan hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 6480944.

Thameside is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.

If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our website,Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop)

Closing date: Monday 14th October 2024 - Midday

Interview date: Friday 18th October 2024

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the School

Thameside Primary is a rapidly expanding School which serves a diverse community. A commitment to equal oportunities and inclusion is essential.

Thameside is part of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust who have four primary schools.Our schools' ethos is based on the Co-operative values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and sharing a sense of collective responsibility for supporting each other. The Trust schools are based in Thurrock, a semi-rural location with excellent transport links to London.

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.

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Contact Information

Abbie Stonehouse
Thameside Primary School
Manor Road, Grays
Essex, RM17 6EF
Telephone: 01375 372677
Email: hr@osborne.coop

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