Working at Honley High School is always varied, enjoyable and rewarding – all our staff work and contribute to our main aim which is helping our students achieve the best outcomes.
What the role involves in a nutshell:
- Assist in the provision of high-quality professional administration support including producing correspondence through email, letter and online
- Undertake reception duties including supporting visitors and students with day-to-day enquiries
- Support with the delivery of trips and events including promotion on social media
- Support with the design and preparation of displays around the school
Apprenticeship Training
Apprenticeship Training Programme forms part of your duties as well as helping your personal and professional development; the requirements to complete the programme are as follows:
- Attend and be punctual for all induction sessions, lessons and work-based training/support sessions
- Complete all required assignments with by the required timeline
- Build up your portfolio of evidence on-going during your apprenticeship programme
- Access support from your tutor/assessor and your manager as and when required
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which is relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives.
What you’ll get in return?
You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!
In addition to this you will benefit from:
- If age appropriate, then you will be enrolled into the West Yorkshire Pension Fund
- Access to a canteen
- Employee Assistance Programme
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
The standard you follow will be dependent on previous experience. Should you not meet the criteria for the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, we may consider providing you with the opportunity to complete the Customer Service Level 2 Practitioner instead, after successfully competing this apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to later progress onto the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship. Each course will cover a range of Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours as outlined by the apprenticeship standard, these will be transferable and suitable to an administration role in any sector. College will teach you general skills required to successfully conduct your role, whilst in company, you will acquire specific skills and experience related to the role.
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.
You will cover the necessary Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours, gather evidence and attend workshop / taught classes throughout the duration then complete an End Point Assessment.
The End Point Assessment involves:
Portfolio Development
Presentation
Multi-Choice Test
Professional Observation
Professional Discussion and
Interview
 You will complete an End Point Assessment this will involve the following:
- Showcase/Portfolio
- Interview
- Practical Observation
- Professional Discussion
You are given time off, one day per week to study; you are required to attend Kirklees College, Huddersfield Centre, you will also attend other meetings via Teams to complete work for your apprenticeship. The study day is a Thursday.
Things to Consider
As part of the recruitment process you will need to make contact initially, after submitting your application, with Nichola Barnes, Telephone 07788390025 or 01484 437564
This is a term time only contract.
We would be happy to consider candidates who are due to leave school/college in June 2025. We are also happy to consider mature learners.
SAFER RECRUITMENT
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.
Progression
We have successfully supported apprentices previously and offered full time opportunities following the right attributes being demonstrated. Therefore, there’s a strong chance there will be a full time role available, subject to satisfactory employment and completing of the apprenticeship programme.
There will be ongoing training during your apprenticeship. There may be the opportunity of competing another apprenticeship.
Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role or have questions ahead of making a formal application, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Please call Nichola on 01484 437054 or mobile 07788 390025, or email your CV to apprenticeships@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
This position may close early so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
