At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage school operations, ensuring compliance and financial security while supporting students' needs.
- Company: Innovative education provider focused on special educational needs and disabilities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, extensive training, discounts, enhanced leave, and health support.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to continuous improvement and student success.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people with special needs.
- Qualifications: Experience in education management, strong communication, and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 59000 £ per year.
We are currently seeking an experienced School Business Manager to join an innovative provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities that opened in September 2025. The provision supports young people aged 11-16 with social communication needs, emotional regulation difficulties and sensory processing differences, typically associated with Autism. Students access a broad, engaging curriculum tailored to their needs, interests and ambitions.
With small classes, high levels of support and a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, they ensure every student has every opportunity to achieve.
The role involves being a member of the Senior Leadership Team and will ensure the efficient, safe and cost-effective operation of all support departments, including:
- Finance
- Administration
- HR
- Facilities & Site Maintenance
- Health & Safety
- Housekeeping & Catering
You will play a crucial role in keeping the school compliant, financially secure and focused on delivering excellent outcomes for our young people. This role requires a high degree of autonomy, responsibility and accountability for delegated budgets, resources and operational areas. You will also lead on creating, implementing and evaluating development plans to drive ongoing improvements.
Experience:
- Strong knowledge of regulations and standards relevant to education
- Understanding of inspection frameworks used by regulatory bodies
- Knowledge of safeguarding and the legislative requirements of working with children
- Experience managing EBITDA, financial systems and budget preparation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong HR, recruitment and employee relations experience
- The ability to build positive relationships with staff, young people, families and external agencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Previous School Business Manager experience (preferred)
- A flexible, solution-focused and approachable attitude
- A willingness to learn about Autism and a variety of special educational needs
Benefits:
- Training & Development - We offer extensive training and development opportunities to help you grow and succeed.
- Savings & Discounts - Access to Perkbox app for discounts on groceries, phone and internet plans, dining out, gym memberships and more!
- Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme.
- Competitive Pay & Reward
- Enhanced Annual Leave
- Company Sick Pay
- Enhanced Pension
- Life Assurance
- 24/7 GP Access for you and your household phone or video appointments anytime.
- UK Health Cash Plan - Covers everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician fees. Children included; optional partner upgrade.
- Employee Assistance Programme - Confidential support including: 24/7 counselling and online wellbeing resources.
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