37 hours per week term time only + 5 PD Days

Grade/Salary: Apprentice hourly rate

The position is 2-year fixed term, with the potential to become permanent upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

 What are we looking for?

Join Ludlow Church of England School as an Apprentice Administration Assistant, supporting the school to operate efficiently and enabling the classroom staff to focus on providing the best possible education for our students.

• Ideally, we are looking for someone who is keen to develop skills in an administration role, within a school environment.  A willingness to learn and work as part of the team are essential.
• The successful candidate will have good organisational, timekeeping and ICT skills, along with a calm and positive telephone manner.  
• The role offers lots of varied responsibilities so you should be excited that every day is different.
• A First Aid at Work Certificate or willingness to train is essential. 

Full details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification. 

In exchange we will provide:

• A vibrant, busy and enjoyable place to work, where there is a growing team of friendly colleagues.
• The chance to be involved in guiding the life of students aged 11 to 16, on a daily basis, and seeing them thrive.
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Membership of The Trusts’ Rewards and Employee Assistance Program.
• Excellent professional and career development opportunities with an employer that values education and learning and wants to see their staff flourish, including full apprenticeship training.

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all shortlisted applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people, in accordance with the DfE’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”.  An enhanced DBS will be required for this role.  The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the Community.

Please do not attach copies of CV's/qualification certificates.  Only the information detailed on the application form will be used as part of the short-listing process.  Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

About Ludlow CE School

 We provide an enriching educational experience for all at Ludlow, which is a popular 11 to 16 all-ability school, situated in the beautiful South Shropshire Hills.  We are committed to supporting both the well-being and professional development of all our staff, and we support leadership at all levels.

Ludlow CE School is part of the Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust.  The Trust and school are on a journey to rapidly improve outcomes for students.

The School community is committed to its core values of Excellence, Resilience and Care.  Our vision is to equip all our students to be well-rounded and caring citizens who will make a positive contribution to society.  We do this by providing the best possible education and serving the whole community of all faiths and none.