Admin Apprentice

Salary: £6.72 per hour within the first year of apprenticeship, Apprentices national minimum wage (NMW) from year 2

Start date: September 2024

Hours: 37 hours per week – Full Time

Kickstart Your Career with Us!

Earn while you learn and make a difference.

Are you ready to gain valuable skills and jumpstart your career? Join our admin team at Unity City Academy!

You will:

• Gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment
• Earn a salary while working towards a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification
• Be part of a team making a positive impact to our school and community
• We’re committed to your professional growth and offer excellent training opportunities through our apprenticeship program

The role:

We are seeking two motivated and enthusiastic Admin Apprentices to work along side our busy school office team, one role is based within our admin office and the other role will support the data office (at times you may be required in both or other areas as required). The role holders will have the opportunity to learn and develop their skills to become a competent Administrative Assistant. The role holders should; take ownership of their apprenticeship training and promote and adhere to the Trust’s values to be unusually brave, discover what’s possible, push the limits and be big hearted.

As a Admin Apprentice you will:

• Provide professional administrative support to the Data and Admin Office.
• To take ownership of your apprenticeship training.
• Promote and adhere to the Trust’s values to be unusually brave, discover what’s possible, push the limits and be big hearted. 
• Complete the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard.  You may also be required to complete English and maths functional skills (depending on existing qualifications). Further information about the apprenticeship programme can be found here: Institute of apprenticeships
• Dedicate 6 hours per week (on average) to develop your Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours for the apprenticeship during work time.
• Attend tripartite reviews with your employer and apprenticeship Trainer every 10 weeks to review your progress on the Level 3 programme

Useful information:

Your Trainer will meet with you in the workplace or online every 2-4 weeks. In between these meetings you will have dedicated time away from your job to work on the apprenticeship and collate evidence for your apprenticeship e-portfolio with ongoing support from your Manager and Trainer.

This is an exciting opportunity to be in a real job, with real variety, from day one whilst working towards a qualification. The successful candidate will have excellent people and communication skills and will be flexible to adapt to changing situations. 

To be eligible for the Apprenticeship, applicants must have resided in the UK or EEA for 3 years prior to the start of the Apprenticeship. Please note: applicants must not have already completed a Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship.

This will be a fixed-term position and the duration of the apprenticeship will be determined by the job role and current skills.  The typical duration of the apprenticeship is 21 months, however, can be longer or shorter depending on existing knowledge, skills and experience, up to a maximum 

About Unity City Academy

Unity City Academy is a thriving school in Middlesbrough with a strong focus on student success. We’ve recently achieved an Ofsted ‘Good’ rating and are proud of our supportive community.

About Academies Enterprise Trust

AET was established in 2008 and is now a national network of 57 primary, secondary, and special schools.  We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network which spans nearly every region in England.  We want our people to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had, so that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom.

With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of all our people.  

AET Staff Benefits 

Career development and training: AET offers a wide range of statutory and developmental training to help you succeed in your career.

• Great pension | Healthcare cashback and helpline | Employee assistance programme
• Free financial advice | Salary advances | Affordable loan scheme | Electric car and bike schemes
• Lifestyle savings | Discounted gym membership | Travel and leisure scheme

The role is due to commence: September 2024

Closing date: 30th August

Interviews are scheduled to take place as soon as possible after the closing date

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s. Please apply here.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.  

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.