Apprentice Administrative Assistant

St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form in the heart of historic Rochester, providing a comprehensive, faith-based education for students of all abilities. We are a supportive community committed to excellence in learning and helping every student reach their potential. Our experienced teaching and support staff work closely together, with many colleagues choosing to remain with the school for many years. Our modern, purpose-built school opened in 2023 and provides excellent facilities and IT throughout. We have excellent train and bus links, with free onsite parking for staff and visitors.

Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 4:00pm. Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm. With a 30 minute (unpaid) lunch break each day. 37 hours a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Initiative

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Other requirements

The role will require the applicant to be able to work on a computer for the much of the day, but will provide a wide and varied range of tasks.

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Initiative

After this apprenticeship

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On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the skills and experience gained will provide a strong foundation for a career in school administration or the wider education sector. Future opportunities could include roles in general administration, reception, student services, attendance, examinations, admissions or other school support functions, with the potential to progress to more senior administrative roles as experience develops.