Admin Apprentice

Salary: £6.72 per hour within the first year of apprenticeship, Apprentices national minimum wage (NMW) from year 2+ well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Start date: ASAP

Join our team as an Admin Apprentice and be part of the team that provides invaluable support to wider school. Your contribution will ensure smooth delivery of; an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

You're someone who'll be able to:

• Provide professional administrative support.
• To take ownership of your apprenticeship training.
• Complete the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard. https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0
• Dedicate 6 hours per week (on average) to develop your Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours for the apprenticeship during work time.
• Attend reviews with your employer and apprenticeship Trainer every 10 weeks to review your progress on the Level 3 programme
• If you don't have evidence of Maths and English GCSE C or above (or an equivalent) you will also need to complete a Level 2 functional skills programme as a part of the apprenticeship. The fees for this and the apprenticeship are fully covered by the levy and the ESFA at no cost to the learner.

Training:

Your Trainer will meet with you in the workplace or online every 2-4 weeks. In between these meetings you will have dedicated time away from your job to work on the apprenticeship and collate evidence for your apprenticeship e-portfolio with ongoing support from your Manager and Trainer.

This is an exciting opportunity to be in a real job, with real variety, from day one whilst working towards a qualification. The successful candidate will have excellent people and communication skills and will be flexible to adapt to changing situations.

To be eligible for the Apprenticeship, applicants must have resided in the UK or EEA for 3 years prior to the start of the Apprenticeship. Please note: applicants must not have already completed a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship.

This will be a fixed-term position and the duration of the apprenticeship will be determined by the job role and current skills. The typical duration of the apprenticeship is 21 months, however, can be longer or shorter depending on existing knowledge, skills and experience.

About the school:

Unity City Academy is a thriving school in Middlesbrough with a strong focus on student success. We've recently achieved an Ofsted 'Good' rating and are proud of our supportive community.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence ASAP. This is a fixed term position.

Closing date: 26th October 2024

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.

This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.