Business Administration Apprentice , Level 3 

Working Hours: 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

Contract: Fixed term contract

Anticipated start date: August 2024

We have a great opportunity for a Business Administration Apprentice to join our friendly and supportive school administration team. We are looking for a dynamic, committed and friendly person to be in this front-facing role in our school, working as part of the admin team. 

This is a varied role, where you will provide a friendly, welcoming, first point of contact for parents/carers, visitors and staff. You will have the opportunity to gain a wide range of administration experiences whilst working as part of the admin team. You will be dealing with all manner of enquiries in person, via telephone or email and therefore it is essential you have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to remain calm, professional and patient, in order to maintain the smooth and efficient running of the reception areas.

It is important that you have good communication skills and can effectively multi-task. You must be able to respect confidential information relating to staff, pupils and families.

You will have:-  

• 5 GCSEs including Maths & English  
• Good IT skills and able to use software packages such as Google
• The ability to work as part of a team  
• Good verbal and written communications skills 
• Organised and good at managing your time

In return we offer:  

• A supportive apprenticeship programme 
• A positive, friendly and happy working environment  
• Programmes of CPD  
• National Terms and conditions
• Local Government pension scheme
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

If you are ready to embark on a career journey where you can apply your communication skills whilst learning new office administrative skills in a dynamic and innovative environment, then this is the job for you!

Further information on the apprenticeship can be found in the attached candidate information pack. 

If you have any questions please email admin@fpsmat.org 

Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

The Trust and its academies are committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful Enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks may be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via the My New Term website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.