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Summary
As a member of the administration team, you will, after initial training, be responsible for answering the telephone, covering reception, letters and email communication to stakeholders. Booking meetings and venues. Supporting the organisation of events and liaise with visitors & parents face to face to answer school related enquiries.
- Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am to 3:15pm daily. 38 weeks per year (Term Time Only). 32 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date: Monday 5 October 2026
- Duration: 1 year 6 months
What you'll do at work
We are seeking to appoint a confident, motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Administration Assistant to work in our busy and friendly school office.
Working as an administration assistant you will be the welcoming face of St Nicholas CE Primary Academy, and as such will help create that all important first impression.
Your role will include general administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying and sending and delivering messages. You will also need excellent communication skills to enable you to regularly answer the telephone in a polite and efficient manner and liaise with visitors and parents face to face in order to answer school related enquiries.
You will need:
- A good level of English and maths (grade 4-9/A*-C GCSE or equivalent) and attention to detail to ensure your work is accurate
- The ability to work with initiative and to tight deadlines
- To show resilience under pressure
- Great organisational skills, and be able to work tidily in a shared office
- To recognise the need for confidentiality
- To be committed to working as part of a team to support the vision and aims of the Academy
At the end of your apprenticeship you will achieve a nationally recognised qualification in Business Administration as well as valuable work experience. To enable you to achieve this you will have 4 hours per week study time and online training support.
Where you'll work
St Nicholas CE Primary Academy
Fairfield Road
New Romney
TN28 8BP
Training schedule
Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard:
- Preparation for end point assessment
- Work-based and tutor supported online training delivery
- https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-C or 9-4)
- Maths (grade A*-C or 9-4)
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Excellent Attendance
- Working knowledge of Word
- Working knowledge of Excel
- Sense of Humour
- Discretion
- Calm
- Excellent attendance record
- Excellent time keeping record
- Good secretarial skills
- Wod processing skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Communicate effectively
- Assess and diffuse
- Able to remain calm
- Deal with the unexpected
Other requirements
Interview - We will be interviewing candidates who meet the criteria as they apply and will recruit after a successful interview which may be before the closing date.
Reality Check - You will be responsible for your travel expenses to and from your place of work. Therefore, you must have the means to get to your place of work daily whilst waiting for your first wages to be paid.
You will be expected to maintain strict confidentiality regarding both the staff and students within and outside the school. Work effectively as a team member. Provide a positive role-model in terms of timekeeping, dress code and work ethos.
About this employer
- St Nicholas CE Primary Academy, (part of Aquila Multi Academy Trust), is situated in the heart of New Romney, set in beautiful surroundings, and is well resourced to meet the needs of its 15 classes and 400+ children, in this well-maintained school judged Good with Outstanding features by OFSTED.
- We have a committed and enthusiastic staff who are determined to enable every child to reach their potential by providing them a stable, caring environment where children are happy to attend and are stimulated and keen to learn while developing their potential. We cater for a wide range of abilities encouraging all children to achieve at their highest level.
- Our church school status means we have a strong Christian ethos and links to St Nicholas Church in New Romney which enriches both our collective worship and school values.
- We are fortunate to have on-site an outstanding private nursery, which provides breakfast and an after-school club within the school, and a Children's Centre.
- We have a Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) sited within the mainstream academy for children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition.
- New Romney is an ancient Cinque Port situated in rural Kent, with excellent road links to Ashford (20 minutes) and Folkestone (30 minutes).
http://www.st-nicholas-newromney.kent.sch.uk/
After this apprenticeship
For the right candidate there are good future prospects with opportunities in administration within the school or across the Trust.
Pay: From £8.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32.5 per week
Work Location: In person
