Administrative Assistant Apprentice- ref TV14019

Blackwood School
Blackwood Road, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3PH
Telephone: 0121 353 1876

Administrative Assistant Apprentice- ref TV14019
Fixed term for 15 months- From September 2019

Apprenticeship minimum wage applies- currently £3.90 per hour for the first year for apprentices over 19 years

We are looking to appoint an Administrative Assistant Apprentice to work in the school office.
As this is a prominent role that will have contact with children and parents as well as staff and the general public, we are looking for a friendly person with a positive attitude, who is able to manage peak time workload when dealing with several demands at once and still retain a sense of humour!

You will be tasked with a range of clerical duties including photocopying, sending emails, filing, message-taking, sorting and distributing post, etc. You need to be confident in speaking to parents and visitors face to face and on the phone. You need to be organised and have a willingness to study towards an apprenticeship whilst working.

Minimum 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time + INSET days) Monday – Friday. Holidays to be taken during school holiday periods only.

Qualifications:
Minimum GCSE C in English and Maths (or equivalent).

As part of this placement, you will be expected to undertake 20% off the job training.

Every day at Blackwood is different so if you enjoy variety and you would like a new challenge. Please visit www.blackwood-school.co.uk to download an application pack. Please forward your completed application to applications@blackwood.walsall.sch.uk or return the application to the school (marked for the attention of Mrs D Price).

Closing date: Friday 5th July 2019.

Interview: this will consist of a face-to-face interview, tasks and at least a day’s trial in the school office.

‘Blackwood School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils. We hold child safeguarding as a priority. On interview applicants will be asked for photo identification and proof of qualifications. Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks. We welcome applicants regardless of gender, age ethnicity or religion’