Apprentice School Business Manager

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Job summary

High Lawn Primary & Nursery School invites applications for an Apprentice School Business Manager. The role offers hands-on experience in school administration, finance and operations, under supervision of an experienced SBM.

It provides structured training through Salford City College as part of a Level 4 apprenticeship. The post is fixed-term (01.09.26–31.08.28), term-time only, 24 hours per week (Wed-Fri).

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths required or equivalent.
• Level 4 School Business Professional Apprenticeship to be completed with Salford City College.
• Applicants must not already hold a Level 4 Apprenticeship at the same level.
• Strong numeracy, literacy and ICT skills.
• Good organisation and ability to manage time and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the organisation and development of school systems and procedures.
• Assist with administrative tasks, data management and report preparation.
• Learn how financial systems operate, including budgeting and procurement.
• Support facilities, contracts and resource management.
• Assist with compliance areas such as Health & Safety, GDPR and statutory requirements.
• Contribute to effective communication with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

ICT skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Level 4 School Business Professional Apprenticeship

Job description

Job Title: Apprentice School Business Manager

School Name High Lawn Primary & Nursery School

Working Pattern: Term Time Only

Working Hours: 24

Working Days: Wednesday-Friday

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 01.09.26-31.08.28

Salary: Grade E, Scale Point 11 £28,142 - £31,022 per annum pro rata

Actual Salary £15,263 - £16,825 per annum

Closing Date: 04.09.26 @ 12.00 noon

Observations/Interviews: w/c 07.09.26

Visits to School Date: 01.09.26 @ 1.00pm

The Role

The Governing Board of High Lawn Primary and Nursery School wish to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice School Business Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience while working towards developing key skills in school business management.

You will support and learn from an experienced School Business Manager, contributing to the delivery of administrative, financial and organisational services across the school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the organisation and development of school systems and procedures;
• assisting with administrative tasks, data management and report preparation;
• learning how financial systems operate, including budgeting and procurement;
• supporting facilities, contracts and resource management;
• assisting with compliance areas such as Health & Safety, GDPR and statutory requirements;
• contributing to effective communication with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies.

This apprenticeship will provide structured training and hands on experience to support your professional development in a school environment. The approved apprenticeship provider is Salford City College.

We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, highly organised and committed to developing a career within school business management.

You will:

• Have GCSEs in English and Maths (Grades 94/AC or equivalent);
• be required to complete a Level 4 School Business Professional Apprenticeship with our approved apprenticeship provider; Salford City College. Applicants must therefore NOT already hold a Level 4 Apprenticeship qualification or similar at the same level or above;
• demonstrate strong numeracy, literacy and ICT skills;
• be able to work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships;
• show initiative, motivation and a willingness to learn and develop;
• have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a range of people;
• be organised and able to manage time and priorities effectively.

A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and high standards in supporting pupils and staff is essential.

About us:

High Lawn Primary & Nursery School is a welcoming and inclusive school committed to providing the highest standards of education and support for our pupils.

We pride ourselves on:

• A strong, supportive team environment;
• a commitment to professional development and training;
• high expectations for all pupils and staff;
• a focus on continuous improvement and learning.

This is an excellent opportunity to begin a rewarding career within school business management. An assessment will be undertaken on achievement of all elements to determine if the postholder is able to undertake the full remit of the School Business Manager (Grade G). If successful the postholder will transfer to the School Business Manager post following completion of the Apprenticeship.

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