School Business Professional - apprentice
| Posting date: | 24 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Once an apprentice has completed the first year, the national minimum wage for their age must apply, but no less than the starting salary. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2025 |
| Location: | Brighton, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Tarnerland Nursery School |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | SBP |
Summary
Would you like a chance to start or enhance your professional school business career by joining a vibrant nursery school overlooking the sea in Brighton? We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team, adding value across all aspects of the school from admin, HR and finance to premises and Health & Safety.
Tarnerland Nursery School have an exciting opportunity for a Level 4 School Business Professional apprentice. You would be joining a small experienced admin team who support the school management team, school staff, children and parents.
The School Business Professional at level 4 is delivered in partnership with a training provider who is responsible for supporting you with your learning and carrying out assessments. The apprenticeship has core modules to complete and a number of optional units. Your work experience will be linked to the modules and units in your course. You will receive additional support from a nominated mentor, throughout the duration of the apprenticeship.
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeship-standards/st0575-v1-0
Apprentices will learn skills and knowledge in:
• Providing general clerical / admin support e.g. photocopying, filing, emailing, completing standard forms and responding to routine correspondence.
• Maintaining manual and computerised records / management information systems.
• Producing lists / information / data as required, e.g. pupil data.
• Drafting and monitoring the school budget. This will include providing information to the senior management team, governors and local authority.
• Understanding the educational funding streams, and compliance in spending and reporting of such streams.
• Maintaining financial records at the necessary standards for external audits.
• Taking responsibility for key budgets within the school.
• Following procurement process to ensure best value for money.
• Managing the school site including following good Health & Safety procedures, contract management and embedding rolling replacement schedules.
• Developing and maintaining effective school admin processes, including HR and pupil records to meet GDPR and DfE census standards.
• Understanding the role of the Governing Body and providing supporting documentation for their meetings when required.
• Promoting the school’s identity in the local and wider community.
• Effective communication across a wide range of stakeholders, using a variety of communication methods and technologies.
• Ensuring compliance with and implementation of Safeguarding and Health & Safety policies so all stakeholders work and learn in a safe and healthy environment.
Apprentices without certificate evidence of level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to completing training and you may be required to take an English and Maths assessment prior to a formal offer being made.
Working hours are 34.5 per week; Monday 1pm to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 12.45pm, Wednesday 8am to 1.45pm, Thursday and Friday 7.45am to 6pm. These hours are non-negotiable due to front desk responsibilities. 20% of the hours are allocated for study.
Deadline for applications: Monday 7th July
Interviews: week commencing: Monday 14th July
Please note, your application may be shared with the training provider.
The duration of the apprenticeship will be approximately 18 months, not including the end-point assessment period.
Brighton & Hove City Council does not accept CVs or resumes. Please contact the nursery for a job description and application form.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks and vetting procedures.
Tarnerland Nursery School have an exciting opportunity for a Level 4 School Business Professional apprentice. You would be joining a small experienced admin team who support the school management team, school staff, children and parents.
The School Business Professional at level 4 is delivered in partnership with a training provider who is responsible for supporting you with your learning and carrying out assessments. The apprenticeship has core modules to complete and a number of optional units. Your work experience will be linked to the modules and units in your course. You will receive additional support from a nominated mentor, throughout the duration of the apprenticeship.
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeship-standards/st0575-v1-0
Apprentices will learn skills and knowledge in:
• Providing general clerical / admin support e.g. photocopying, filing, emailing, completing standard forms and responding to routine correspondence.
• Maintaining manual and computerised records / management information systems.
• Producing lists / information / data as required, e.g. pupil data.
• Drafting and monitoring the school budget. This will include providing information to the senior management team, governors and local authority.
• Understanding the educational funding streams, and compliance in spending and reporting of such streams.
• Maintaining financial records at the necessary standards for external audits.
• Taking responsibility for key budgets within the school.
• Following procurement process to ensure best value for money.
• Managing the school site including following good Health & Safety procedures, contract management and embedding rolling replacement schedules.
• Developing and maintaining effective school admin processes, including HR and pupil records to meet GDPR and DfE census standards.
• Understanding the role of the Governing Body and providing supporting documentation for their meetings when required.
• Promoting the school’s identity in the local and wider community.
• Effective communication across a wide range of stakeholders, using a variety of communication methods and technologies.
• Ensuring compliance with and implementation of Safeguarding and Health & Safety policies so all stakeholders work and learn in a safe and healthy environment.
Apprentices without certificate evidence of level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to completing training and you may be required to take an English and Maths assessment prior to a formal offer being made.
Working hours are 34.5 per week; Monday 1pm to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 12.45pm, Wednesday 8am to 1.45pm, Thursday and Friday 7.45am to 6pm. These hours are non-negotiable due to front desk responsibilities. 20% of the hours are allocated for study.
Deadline for applications: Monday 7th July
Interviews: week commencing: Monday 14th July
Please note, your application may be shared with the training provider.
The duration of the apprenticeship will be approximately 18 months, not including the end-point assessment period.
Brighton & Hove City Council does not accept CVs or resumes. Please contact the nursery for a job description and application form.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks and vetting procedures.