Vacancies
Office Administration Apprentice
Job Description
Location: Penymaes Road, Pen Y Maes, Holywell CH8 7EN
Hours: 30
Salary: £8.60p.h
At Ysgol Maes y Felin, we are committed to providing a supportive and caring environment with educational experiences that excite and inspire our pupils, creating a spark for learning that will continue throughout their lives.
Duties include:
We are looking to recruit an office admin apprentice to work alongside experienced office staff and receptionists and undertake the following duties:
- Maintaining office systems, including data management and filing
- Be directly involved in the preparation of meetings and events
- Answering phone calls
- Meeting and greeting visitors
- Organising and Managing diaries.
- Provide general office support to Head Teacher, Business Manager and Teachers
- Organising and attending meetings.
- Screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate.
- Taking minutes
- Liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff
- Maintaining school online systems
Essential Criteria:
- An eagerness to learn more about becoming a Office Administrator
- Possess relevant qualities including patience and communication
- Ability to listen and learn from more experienced staff
Desirable Criteria:
- Eagerness to learn
- Excellent communication skills relevant to both children and adults
- Good organisational skills
- Good telephone manner
- Willingness to work as part of a team
- Reliable
- Smart appearance
- Professional attitude
- A level of maturity with working in a school environment will be required
- Ambitious and hard working
- Desire to be a positive role model to young people
- Punctual and good time management
As part of this apprenticeship, the successful candidate will undertake a structured training programme that includes:
- On-the-job training – gaining practical experience within a school setting.
- Off-the-job training – attending sessions covering safeguarding, behaviour management, child development, and learning strategies.
- Regular assessments and feedback to track progress and improve skills.
- Additional learning support, particularly in literacy, numeracy, and communication.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in education with progression opportunities available upon successful completion.
Entry Requirements & Expectations
- A strong interest in working in an educational setting.
- A willingness to learn and undertake professional training.
- A commitment to completing the apprenticeship and gaining the qualification.
- Good communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- A professional and responsible approach to working with children.
- Full adherence to school safeguarding and conduct policies.