What is the job role?

Terms and Conditions: Fixed Term for One Year, 37 hours per week, All Year Round

Hours:  Monday – Thursday 8.00am – 4.00pm.  Friday – 8.00am – 3.30pm

Salary: £210 per week

Required: As soon as possible

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Apprentice Administrative Officer with excellent customer service and organisational skills to join the school’s team of office support staff.

Under the direction of the Office Manager and working as part of the administration team, to act as the first point of contact on reception by responding to telephone and email enquiries, welcoming visitors, assisting pupils, parents and external agencies and to support all administrative duties including writing letters, emails and supporting school events.

The ideal applicant will have strong attention to accuracy and detail, be a good team player with a confident and flexible approach to work and learning.

The Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship is a recognised qualification offering full support from an apprenticeship provider working in partnership with Blue Coat Church of England School.

About us

Blue Coat Church of England School & Music College is a successful and oversubscribed large secondary school in the heart of the city of Coventry with a vision ‘Living life in all its fullness’.  As a Church of England school, our intake draws from both the local area and across the city and surrounding areas.  We are a member of Inspire Education Trust, a Coventry based multi-academy trust, which sets out to provide an environment where both staff and students can thrive, putting children at the heart of everything we do.

Why work for us?

A career at Blue Coat offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We understand the importance of providing a supportive and nurturing workplace for our staff. Our ethos is that a happy staff will deliver the best possible experience to our students. As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to:

• A highly supportive and committed Senior Leadership Team
• An effective continuing professional development (CPD) programme, including personalised training sessions and opportunities for both internal and external training
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and access to accredited counsellors
• A focus on staff well-being and mental health including counselling, a full time chaplain, a Trust wellbeing group, strong relationships with Unions and a supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a committed and forward thinking team of support staff
• Employee Benefits programme providing staff access to a range of discounts and shopping vouchers.  

How to apply

All applications must be received electronically via our TES page: https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/blue-coat-school-and-music-college-1000375

If you experience any problems with the online application process please contact TES directly: recruitment@tes.com

If you have any queries about the post, please email recruitment@bluecoatschool.com

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 9 June 2021

Interview date:  Tuesday 15 June 2021

Information for candidates

We aim to recruit the very best staff and welcome those from all backgrounds, communities and faiths (including non-faith individuals).  We particularly welcome applications from those which are underrepresented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, Black, Asian and other Ethnic candidates and male candidates.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to vetting checks including an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

Coventry City Council