Administration Apprentice

**Job profile**:

- The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

**Job details**:
**Job reference**

REQ00003768

**Date posted**

26/07/2024

**Application closing date**

16/09/2024

**Location**

Mexborough (The Laurel Academy)

**Salary**

NMW for your age

**Annual weeks**

39 weeks (Term Time only, Plus 5 days)

**Contractual hours**

30

**Basis**

Part time

**Job category/type**

Education Support

**Administration Apprentice**:
**Job description**
- The Laurel Academy are looking to appoint an Administration Apprentice to join our academy in September 2024, on a temporary, part time basis.
Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

**Your new role**
- As an apprentice you are encouraged to work as part of the team to gain as much practical experience as possible throughout the duration of your course. Under supervision and direction, you will provide support to all aspects of the organisation, including financial, clerical, administrative and receptionist duties. You will study towards the NVQ Level 3 Business Administration. There is an expectation you will attend all college sessions and complete assignments on time. We want to attract the best apprentices to work in Delta Academies Trust, as such we pay above the national apprenticeship pay rates for all apprentices. You don’t have to wait for a year to be paid your age related National Minimum Wage, we pay this from your first day with us, but we will not pay below £7.26 per hour.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

**Your new school**
- The Laurel Academy is an 11 -16 Academy of 800 pupils serving the town of Mexborough and its surrounding area. The Laurel has a rich history within the town since it was established in 1904 and has numerous notable alumni including Poet Laureate Ted Hughes. Mexborough is an ex mining town with a strong sense of community and some wonderful pupils. People who visit the Academy always comment on the excellent behaviour and conduct of the pupils and the welcoming ethos of the Academy. The Laurel is a great place to work where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people. In April 2023 Ofsted rated our school ‘Good’ in all areas.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position then we would very much like to hear from you.
You will be joining an ambitious, committed and hardworking team who are passionate about the difference we can make to our young people, staff, families and the wider community.

**Why join us?**
- This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your **Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing**. Here are just a few examples in each area

**Financial Wellbeing**:

- Membership to either the **Teachers’ Pension Scheme** or **the Local Government Pension Scheme**:

- **Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme**:

- Access to an **extensive** **discounts platform**

**Physical Wellbeing**:

- **24/7 access to an online GP** or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
- **Gym & fitness discounts**:

- **Cycle to Work** scheme*
- **Free annual flu jab**

**Mental Wellbeing**:

- Access to an industry-leading **Employee Assistance Programme**:

- **Menopause Support Service**:

- Trained **Mental Health First Aiders** in all our settings
- _Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained_
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process._