Administrative Assistant Apprentice- ref TV21519  

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!

The successful applicant 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. 37 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 Palfrey Junior School is different so if you enjoy variety and you would like a new challenge. Palfrey Junior is a multicultural school and an ability to speak community languages would be an advantage.

Please visit www.palfrey-j.walsall.sch.uk to download an application pack. Please forward your completed application to applications@palfrey-j.walsall.sch.uk or return the application to the school.

Closing date: Noon Friday 19th July  2019.

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

Palfrey Junior School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils. We hold child safeguarding as a priority. The selected applicants will need to provide photo identification and proof of qualifications at the interview stage. Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks. We welcome applicants regardless of gender, age ethnicity or religion.