Level 4 School Business Professional

Requirements 

• Level 2 Maths and English, or GCSEs C/4 or above 
• a minimum of 30 hours working week, working in a school office
• 18 months on programme and 3-month window for End Point Assessment
• 'off the job' training must be provided, a minimum of 6 hours a week
• support from an employment mentor with monthly reviews

What you'll do at work

• drafting and monitoring the school budget 
• management of the school site for a safe and suitable learning environment 
• generating income opportunities 
• preparing marketing materials 
• managing the school office 
• compliance and implementation of safeguarding and health and safety policies  
• learning modules include - finance, procurement, human resources, managing support Services, governance and risk, marketing, infrastructure and ethical standards 

Assessment methods 

• taught session at Gateshead Interchange every term - dates confirmed at start of programme (September) 
• written assignments  
• portfolio of evidence

End point assessment 

End point assessment will take place in the final 3 months, dependant on learner progress. The assessment will consist of: 

• simulated task
• project report and presentation with questions and answers, underpinned by workplace project and portfolio of learning