School Business Professional - Level 4 Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship overview

This programme is tailored for individuals managing the business aspects of educational institutions. It covers finance, human resources, and operations management, ensuring that schools run smoothly and efficiently.

Audience

All schools and multi-academy trusts

Duration

18 months plus apprenticeship assessment

Cost

Fully funded

How to access funding

This role typically includes:

  • Drafting and monitoring the school budget, setting up financial controls and reporting on performance to ensure best value for money is achieved; managing payroll, maintaining accounts and financial reporting to the headteacher and governors
  • Management of the school site to ensure that it provides a safe and suitable learning environment; procurement of goods and services to achieve best value and oversee contract management, e.g. staff, catering and maintenance contracts
  • Identification of income generation opportunities on a small scale, supporting the SBD in larger opportunities
  • Preparation of marketing materials and lead a range of marketing activities to add value and promote the school externally
  • Responsibility for managing office and other support staff and for developing and maintaining effective administrative systems, e.g. student record-keeping systems; implementation of school HR processes
  • Ensuring compliance with and implementation of safeguarding and Health & Safety policies so that all stakeholders work in a safe and healthy environment.
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