To find out more information and enrol, please visit the website (below): Harris Institute of Teaching & Learning
We are excited to launch this level 4, fully-funded 14-month programme designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to foster continuous improvement in their Schools and Trust Central departments and support our education professionals to lead on improving systems, data, processes, compliance and stakeholder coordination.
Who this programme is for:
This apprenticeship is aimed at a wider group of school and trust professionals who lead improvement through data, process, systems, compliance , and stakeholder management. ​
This apprenticeship is aimed typically at School Business Managers, HR and People, Pastoral and Attendance leads, Finance Teams, Estates and Facilitates Leads, Compliance Health and Safety, Trust Operations Teams and Aspiring Leaders.
Eligibility Requirements:
Suitable for aspiring or Trust or School Operations Leads, Business Leads, and other professionals with responsibility for operational improvement within an educational setting.
Have lived in the UK/EEA for the past 3 years and work mainly in England
Hold an employment contract covering the full programme (17 months)
This programme is fully funded by the Apprenticeship Levy. There are rules that govern eligibility. If you find you do not meet one or more of the eligibility criteria above, please get in touch with the Apprenticeships team at Apprenticeships@harrisinstitute.org.uk.
Participation in this programme is subject to Headteacher approval. In-person training sessions are mandatory in order to gain the qualification.
Benefits:
Stronger systems and processes – streamline workflows, standardise practice, and improve efficiency across trusts, schools and central services
Better use of data – enable accurate, timely insights to support proactive, evidence-informed decision-making
Enhanced compliance and governance – strengthen accountability, reporting, and audit readiness
Improved coordination and impact – align stakeholders, build leadership capacity, and drive sustained trust, school or central services improvement
AI and Digital Tools:
Apprentices also develop an understanding of how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools can support data analysis, automate processes, and enhance decision making.
Programme Dates:
This programme will be starting January 2027.
Harris Institute of T&L - Level 4 School Business & Operations Leadership
Apprenticeship Programme
Harris Institute of Teaching & Learning is a Leading Apprenticeship Provider Delivering education-based programmes with academic equivalencies.
Train while you work – Gain qualifications without leaving your role.
Expert-led training – Develop leadership and specialist skills with industry professionals.
Study method - Blended learning
You will progress your career to the next level.
Curriculum and Outcomes
“Apprentices study an ambitious curriculum, which has a very positive impact on their development.”
Programme Leaders and Tutors
“Leaders and managers make sure that apprentices are taught by highly skilled and experienced tutors and programme leads.”
Employers and Line Managers
“Line managers provide effective support for apprentices at work. They make sure that apprentices have good opportunities to consolidate, practise and develop […] Line managers value the positive contribution that apprentices make at work.”
About Harris Institute of Teaching & Learning
Since 2019, Harris Federation has been an employer provider of apprenticeships, and more recently our Harris Institute of Teaching & Learning has attained Main Provider Status too. This enables us to deliver our education-based programmes to apprentices and employers across the country.
In January 2024, we were excited to receive a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted for our first apprenticeship inspection. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our teams, and of course, our fantastic learners on both programmes.
Contact Harris Institute of Teaching & Learning
Ready to start your learning journey? Contact us today to discuss your next steps:
Telephone No: 0203 540 0360
Scan the QR code below to apply or to find more information by our team.
