Although generally not in possession of Qualified Teacher Status, SBMs with appropriate training and experience are increasingly serving on the school's leadership team, bringing additional leadership skills and a commercial outlook to the school's strategic decision making.
SBM duties vary from school-to-school and include: In secondary schools – or where groups of schools are working together in a cluster or federation – SBMs will often have a broader, more strategic role, with some functions delegated to administrative support staff.
In primary schools, an SBM may have an even more hands-on role, spending time on detailed administrative and financial tasks.
[6] They are delivered through a series of cohorts during the year, using a mixture of face-to-face residential elements, self-directed study and e-learning.
However, SBM programmes continue to be offered by various other providers, including those originally commissioned by the NCTL.