Thank you for your ongoing support, commitment, and encouragement. I couldn’t have completed this without your help, time, and effort. Your responsiveness and positivity made all the difference in my apprenticeship.

A School Business Professional Apprenticeship is a valuable opportunity for individuals interested in supporting the operational, financial, and administrative aspects of schools. School business professionals play a vital role in ensuring that schools run smoothly and efficiently, enabling educators to focus on teaching and student well-being.
Course Materials: School Business Professional Level 4 Overview
Duration: | 15-18 months |
Standard and Level: | School Business Professional Level 4 Standard |
Entry requirements: | Candidates should be working within a School Business Professional or School Business Manager role. Employers may also provide additional entry criteria. Learners aged 18 who do not have exemptions will still be required to achieve Level 2 Functional Skills. To be eligible for an Apprenticeship you (or the apprentice) must:
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Cost: | Fully funded through the Apprenticeship Levy or 95% government-funded for eligible employers, with minimal contribution required. |
KnowledgeKnowledge (K) – The theoretical understanding an apprentice needs to perform their role effectively. This includes industry-specific principles, regulations, and best practices.
More information on the Standard is available here. |
SkillsSkills (S) – The practical abilities developed through training and hands-on experience. These are the technical and transferable skills required for the job.
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BehavioursBehaviours (B) – The professional attitudes and values expected in the workplace. These include teamwork, adaptability, problem-solving, and ethical responsibility.
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Once an apprentice has completed their apprenticeship, they will be ‘signed off’ by their employer/ provider as ready for end-point assessment of their knowledge and practical capabilities. In most cases, the assessment will be graded and must show the apprentice is fully competent and productive in the occupation.
End Point Assessment for School Business Professional consists of:
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Fareport Training was established in 1981 in order to offer young people a route into work through work based training. In 2014 the business was purchased with support from entrepreneur Theo Paphitis by Natalie Cahill and Marinos Paphitis. Since then we have been building on Fareport’s excellent reputation for high quality training and delivering training and apprenticeships across England. We are proud to offer:
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Thank you for your ongoing support, commitment, and encouragement. I couldn’t have completed this without your help, time, and effort. Your responsiveness and positivity made all the difference in my apprenticeship.
Completing this qualification improved my role understanding. It helped me replicate past successes and address areas like giving feedback and team development. I now manage two sites, thanks to the skills gained from this diploma.
I really enjoyed learning more about how the business works and more of the ‘behind the scenes’ tasks. I am used to being customer facing and focused on that and it was good to be able to see the business from another perspective.
The trainers I had were both amazing! They supported me throughout not only with the course but what was happening at work and what was happening in my life as well. I felt valued and listened to by the staff at Fareport.
I really enjoyed doing the story boards and showcasing my best work. I learnt so much with booklets and it’s made me a stronger worker.
I have learnt a lot from completing my Qualification. The knowledge I have gained has really helped me to develop in my job role.
The course is an excellent way of gaining skills and experience that employers are looking for.
My apprenticeship with Fareport was great, especially sharing the experience with a colleague. Regular feedback, meetings, and Onefile helped my development. Fareport’s support and training materials made a huge difference to my skills and confidence.