School Business Manager

Job Title: School Business Manager

Location: Derby, UK

Overview:

We are seeking a School Business Manager to join a new special educational needs school in Derby, opening in 2025. This is a full-time, permanent role requiring 40 hours per week, year-round.

• Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)

The school will cater to 72 students aged 5-19 with a primary diagnosis of ASC/ADHD. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a school from its inception, contributing to the planning, development, and operation of a nurturing learning environment designed to inspire confidence and achievement.

Key Responsibilities:

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will:

• Lead and manage support services, ensuring a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment within budget.
• Take responsibility for delegated budgets and resources, acting with a high degree of autonomy.
• Create, implement, monitor, and evaluate development plans for continuous improvement in your areas of responsibility.
• Play a central role in the recruitment and development of an effective team to ensure the success of the new school.
• Oversee the schools compliance with regulations and standards, including safeguarding, health and safety, and financial management.

Skills and Qualifications:

Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:

• A management or professional qualification relevant to the role, such as a Management Diploma or Finance qualification (desirable).
• Knowledge of relevant education regulations and standards.
• Familiarity with current inspection frameworks used by statutory bodies.
• Experience in safeguarding and legislative procedures for working with children and young people.
• Expertise in managing EBITDA, financial systems, processes, and budget preparation.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a range of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to form positive relationships with young people, staff, parents, and external agencies.
• Leadership skills, with the ability to define and achieve high standards.
• Problem-solving abilities, with sound judgment in decision-making.

Whats on Offer:

• Training & Development: Opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Cost-saving Benefits: Access to discounts and deals via Perkbox for essentials like food, gym memberships, and insurance.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Annual market reviews, enhanced annual leave, sick pay, pension contributions, and life assurance.
• Health Cash Plan: Support for day-to-day healthcare costs, such as optician and dental bills, with options to extend benefits to partners.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for wellbeing and counseling.
• Referral Bonus: Earn £1,000 for recommending someone to join the team (*terms apply).

This role is perfect for a motivated individual eager to make a lasting impact on a new educational provision and the lives of its students.