New and experienced school business managers (or school bursars) can expand their knowledge and skills by taking the Certificate and/ or the Diploma in School Business Management. These qualifications are also open to other school support staff if they have the relevant skills and experience. The entry criteria tends to be at NVQ Level 3 or 4 or other relevant professional or academic qualification such as a degree. It usually takes between six and 12 months.
Once you have the Certificate, you can move on to the Diploma, which can take between six and 12 months, with six residential days and three or four hours study a week.
Beyond the two options above you may also want to consider the Advanced Diploma in School Business Management which aimed at Level 6 learners and the MSc in Educational Leadership at Level 7 is offered in some universities.
To apply for and find more information on the Certificate and Diploma routes see the National College for Leadership of Schools website and for further development options see the National Association of School Business Management website.
