School Business Officer Apprentice
The Peak Federation (Bamford Primary School)
Hope Valley (S33 0AR)
Closes in 25 days (Monday 5 January 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 11 December 2025
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Summary
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.
- Wage
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£13,741 to £22,222.20, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- School business professional (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday Term Time only - Core Hours 08:00 - 4:30. Postholder will work agreed hours within this window with adjusted hours to Term Time working (equivalent to approximately 35 hours per week).
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 2 February 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
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.
Where you'll work
Fidlers Well
Bamford
Hope Valley
S33 0AR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Training course
School business professional (level 4)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Manages strategies set by senior personnel and drafts budgets that reflect them. Manages the accurate recording and reporting of the school’s finances to inform the senior leadership team who set the priorities for school spending. Completes pre-audit checks. Produces reports that present information and data using a range of analytical processes.
- Plans, organises and manages processes to ensure value for money for the school whilst supporting education delivery, e.g. contract management, payroll, building maintenance and small development projects. Uses multiple IT packages and specialised schools MIS (management information systems) platforms. Prepares and collates reporting data.
- Embraces change in a school and influence others in a positive manner.
- Works constructively within a team environment.
- Communicates appropriately and effectively with a range of stakeholders including students, parents, governors/trustees, staff, government and local government departments, e.g. DfE/ ESFA, to gain positive outcomes. Has the confidence to question or seek clarification of aspects of school practice when unsure or unclear.
- Manages support services across an entire school whilst also providing guidance to colleagues on the most appropriate use of school funding. Effectively line manages small teams to drive efficiencies.
Training schedule
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.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-C or 9-4)
- Maths (grade A*-C or 9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
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.
About this 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.
http://www.bamford.derbyshire.sch.uk (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
At the end of the apprenticeship, you will be considered for any roles that are available within our Federation of Schools.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004555.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Monday 5 January 2026 at 11:59pm)
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