School Business Manager – Specialist SEN School
Location: Dual site - Stoke on Trent and Wilmslow
Job Type: Full‑time, 12 month Fixed term contract
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £52,000 – £55,000 per annum
Overview
Our client, a specialist SEN school, is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to join their leadership team overseeing two of their wonderful provisions based in Wilmslow and Stoke on Trent. This role is central to the effective running of the schools and covers finance, HR, operations, compliance and strategic support.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on school finance, budgeting and resource management
- Oversee HR processes, recruitment and staff compliance
- Manage school operations including estates, procurement and health & safety
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR and regulatory requirements
- Support the Headteacher and senior leaders with strategic planning
- Maintain smooth day‑to‑day operational running of the school
What We’re Looking For
- Experience as a School Business Manager or similar operational leadership role
- Strong financial management and budgeting skills
- Knowledge of HR, compliance, health & safety and school operations
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work proactively and collaboratively
- Commitment to supporting a positive school environment
Benefits
- Supportive and welcoming leadership team
- Excellent CPD and professional development
- A positive, child?centred working environment
- Opportunities to shape and improve school operations
- Life assurance and competitive pension scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Access to Perkbox – high street discounts, car lease, and cycle‑to‑work schemes
- Employee assistance programme for wellbeing and support
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Free membership to our Health cashback plan (claim money back on dental, optical, physio, and more)
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