About the apprenticeship
Duties
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
Additional information
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.
Requirements
Qualifications
GCSEs A* - C grade Maths and EnglishEssential 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
Skills
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
Welsh language
Welsh spoken skills: No
Welsh written skills: No
If you are interested in doing an apprenticeship through the medium of Welsh or bilingually, please contact the training provider to find out if it is available.
Training provided
Training provider
Achieve More Training Ltd
Qualification
Level 2 Business Administration
Disability confident
Is this employer disability confident: No
What is disability confident?
Disability confident employers are committed to offering equal opportunities for people with disabilities and health conditions.
Employer details
Ap Prentis Cyf
Ysgol Maes-y-felin
Pen-y-maes Road
Holywell
CH8 7EN