At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily school operations and gain hands-on experience in administration.
- Company: Brookhaven, an innovative school dedicated to empowering learners.
- Benefits: Earn recognised qualifications and enjoy excellent development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and progress into a permanent role or higher apprenticeship.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career while making a real difference in students' lives.
- Qualifications: Strong communication, IT, and organisational skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 29651 - 36241 £ per year.
Start your administration career at Brookhaven, where you will support day-to-day school operations while completing your apprenticeship. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you’ll gain practical skills, recognised qualifications and excellent development opportunities within a values-driven Trust.
Brookhaven is an innovative, forward-thinking school based in Bury where all learners are empowered to achieve their dreams. We believe everyone has the potential to be extraordinary! We have a world-class team that works relentlessly to make every day a magical day of learning; to suit every child's needs, ensuring they make rapid gains not only as learners across the whole curriculum but as individuals prepared for next century living as well as the world that we live in today. It is our duty and privilege as a school and community to make a difference every day. Everything we do at Brookhaven is underpinned by our vision, values and ethos: We believe that all children should have the opportunity to be successful, whatever their starting point. We pledge an unswerving commitment to improve, accelerate and enable ambitious life goals for all students.
What You'll Do:
- Supporting the day-to-day running of the school office
- Entering and updating pupil, staff and school data on administrative systems
- Answering telephone calls and taking messages
- Greeting visitors, parents and external professionals in a professional manner
- Managing incoming and outgoing emails
- Filing, scanning, photocopying and distributing documents
- Assisting with the preparation of letters, reports and school communications
- Maintaining accurate records and databases
- Supporting attendance and admissions administration processes
- Ordering and monitoring office supplies and resources
- Assisting with diary management and meeting arrangements
- Providing administrative support to staff, pupils and families as required
Training Outcome: On completion you can progress into a permanent role as an Administrator or progress on to another higher-level apprenticeship.
Skills Required:
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
Course Information:
- Course: Business administrator (level 3)
- Level: 3
- Route: Business and administration Apprenticeship
- Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements:
- Working Week: Monday to Friday 8:00am- 4:00pm
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Training Provider: THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.
Apprentice Administrator in Bury St Edmunds employer: Brookhaven School
At Brookhaven, located in Bury, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering our staff and students alike. Our vibrant work culture fosters collaboration and professional growth, offering extensive training opportunities and a supportive environment where every voice is valued. With a strong commitment to wellbeing and a generous benefits package, including a Local Government Pension Scheme and ample holiday entitlement, joining our team means making a meaningful impact in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
