School Business Officer Apprentice

Apprenticeship Preventx Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in the Peak District, England, is seeking an enthusiastic School Business Officer Apprentice to join its friendly team. The role involves providing front of house service, maintaining vital management information systems, and supporting financial record keeping. Successful completion of this apprenticeship could lead to permanent roles within the Federation. The candidate will also receive top-notch training towards a Level 4 School Business Professional qualification.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

First-class training program

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individual with a can-do attitude required.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records and student records.
• Supportive of staff including the Headteacher.

Responsibilities

• Provide front of house service at school reception.
• Maintain student and staff records.
• Support the Business Manager with financial tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Financial record keeping

Communication skills

Education

Functional Skills Level 2 in English and/or Maths (if required)

Tools

Management Information Systems

Job description

The Peak Federation (Bamford Primary School)

Kickstart Your Career as a School Business Officer Apprentice!

Are you ready to join a dynamic, friendly team where every day brings something new? At Bamford Primary School, we’re looking for an enthusiastic individual with a can‑do attitude to take on a varied, customer‑facing role that truly makes a difference.

You will be kept busy providing:

• School Reception - the front of house service for our teaching team and our parents.
• Maintain our Management Information Systems including student records, staff records, school contracts and operational facilities management
• Support our Federation Business Manager by maintaining up to date and accurate financial records – including purchases and invoicing, day-to-day banking and financial record keeping
• Provide support for the staff, including the Headteacher by arranging visits and trips, purchasing consumables and generally supporting in the management of the local premises, including some aspects of Health and Safety.

In line with the school’s Safeguarding requirements, the successful candidate will require an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

This is an opportunity that could provide a career change and there are many transferable skills for general business administration.

At the end of the apprenticeship, you will be considered for any roles that are available within our Federation of Schools.

About the Training

The Apprenticeship Scheme is run in conjunction with a training provider to ensure that you are supported by a first‑class training programme. You will attend a class or workshop once a week—either face to face or online—from one of our Adult Education Centres, located across the county, which will enable you to achieve the following apprenticeship:

• School Business Professional Level 4
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours to enable you to enter gateway for the End Point Assessment
• Functional Skills at Level 2 in English and/or maths, if required.

About the Employer

Bamford Primary School is nestled in the stunning Peak District National Park, offering a unique learning environment surrounded by natural beauty. As a small, vibrant Local Authority school, we take pride in being a truly inclusive community at the heart of our village. Our ethos, “A Safe Place to Grow,” reflects our commitment to nurturing every child and supporting every member of staff. Together, we create a welcoming, ambitious, and supportive culture where everyone can thrive and achieve their full potential. We are located within the Hope Valley and are in easy commuting distance from Sheffield, Bakewell, Buxton and Matlock.