APPRENTICE OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

A typical working day for an apprentice in a school office involves a variety of administrative and support tasks designed to help the office run smoothly.

It may include the following: 

• Arrival and Setup:They would start by turning on computers, checking voicemails, and reviewing any emails that came in overnight
• Attendance: One of the first tasks might involve helping with pupil attendance. This could include recording absences, following up on unexplained absences, and updating attendance records in the school's system.
• Morning Briefing:The apprentice may attend a quick morning meeting with the office team to review the day's schedule, any special events, and urgent tasks
• Administrative Support: Throughout the morning, assists with a range of administrative duties. This can include filing, photocopying, and preparing documents for meetings
• Communication: They might handle phone calls, directing inquiries to the appropriate staff members, taking messages, and providing information to parents and students
• Data Entry: Entering data into the school's management system, such as updating student records, processing enrolment information, and maintaining databases
• Inventory Management: They might assist with managing office supplies, ensuring that stationery and other materials are stocked and ordering new supplies as needed
• Preparing Reports: Helping to prepare various reports, such as attendance reports, disciplinary records, or progress reports, often under the guidance of more experienced staff
• Closing Tasks: Toward the end of the day, the apprentice helps to tidy the office, ensuring all paperwork is filed correctly, and any loose ends from the day are addressed. They may also prepare materials for the next day
• Reflection and Planning: There may be a brief meeting to discuss what was achieved during the day, any issues that arose, and plans for the following day. This is also a time for the apprentice to ask questions and receive feedback
• Departure: After ensuring all tasks are completed and the office is in good order, the apprentice finishes their workday

The apprentice will be included in staff CPD where approraite. They will receive all school based safeguarding training such as Level 1 safeguarding, prevent. It may also be appropriate to provide safer recruitment training and possibly train as a DSL as the first point of contact within the school. 

The apprentice can expect to have been trained to a good standard within a welcoming and forward thinking school. Should budgets allow, there could be a permanent role opportunity. However if not, they would be in a strong position to apply for positions in other similar schools. 

At Stubbins Primary School, we exist to ignite a love of learning and a passion for discovery in every child. In our nurturing and inclusive environment, we help children grow their talents, explore their passions, and develop the confidence to achieve their full potential. Guided by strong values, we empower learners to be compassionate, curious, and courageous—ready to flourish in an ever-changing world. 

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