Join us for a high energy, hands on workshop to get you school ready.
About this Event
Ready to step into a rewarding role within a school, but not sure where to start?
Join Balanced Accounts Ltd for a high energy, hands on workshop designed to give you real insight and practical experience of working in a school office. Whether you're returning to work, changing careers, or starting fresh, this session will help you feel confident, capable, and ready to apply.
This isn’t just theory, we bring the school office to life.
You’ll explore roles such as:
- School Administrator
- Finance Assistant
- School Business Manager
Through interactive activities, role play, and guided practice, you’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and tools you can use immediately.
What You’ll Gain
By the end of this workshop, you will:
- Understand the structure and day to day running of a school office
- Gain practical exposure to key tasks across admin, finance, and operations
- Learn how to tailor your CV specifically for school based roles
- Build confidence through interview practice and real life scenarios
- Get an introduction to school MIS systems and finance processes
- Understanding of Safeguarding and your role
- Feel empowered to apply for roles within schools immediately
Who This Workshop Is For
This session is perfect for:
- Individuals currently unemployed and seeking a fresh start
- Parents returning to work after maternity leave
- Professionals looking to transition from corporate roles into education
- Anyone curious about working in a school office environment
No prior school experience required, just bring your enthusiasm!
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Welcome
Info: A relaxed and fun introduction. Get to know each other, share your goals, and set the tone for an empowering session.
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Inside the School Office
Info: Overview of key roles: Admin, Finance, SBM. How schools operate day to day. What is safeguarding, and how do you play a part of making sure pupils come first. Health & Safety in a school environment. What systems and software are used (SIMS/FMS/Arbor).
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Real Life Role Play: A Day in the Office
Info: Step into real scenarios such as:
Handling a parent enquiry
Managing school finances tasks and deadlines
Responding to unexpected situations
Fun, interactive, and confidence building.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Break & Networking
Info: Time to connect with others, ask questions, build your support network, have a lunch break or even enjoy the Wembley Outlet.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Transferrable skills Clinic & CV writing
Info: Transform your existing experience into school ready skills
Learn what to include (and what to leave out) of your CV
Practical examples and live feedback
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Interview Practice Made Simple
Info: An interactive interview session, going over common interview questions, how to structure your answers, example questions to ask, practice in a supportive environment.
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
School ready!
Info: Key takeaways, Q&A, and your action plan moving forward.
Event venue & nearby stays
Chalkhill Primary School, Barnhill Road, Wembley, United Kingdom
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