School Business Manager

School Business Manager

• Location: Redhill, Surrey
• Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Salary: Up to £53,000 dependant on experience
• Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd December at 5pm

School Staffing Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a innovative provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. As part of their growth strategy, they recently opened our brand-new school in Redhill, Surrey in September 2025 and we are looking for a School Business Manager to join the school as early as possible.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Senior Leadership Team in a dynamic and growing school environment. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of support services, driving continual improvement, and delivering excellent outcomes for the students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Take a proactive role in the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the effective operation of key support functions including Finance, HR, Administration, Facilities, Site Maintenance, Health & Safety, Housekeeping, and Catering.
• Budget & Resource Management: Oversee delegated budgets, resources, and financial systems to ensure financial sustainability. Manage budget preparation and financial reporting.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure the school’s operations meet all legal, regulatory, and safeguarding requirements. Maintain standards in line with current inspection frameworks.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of action plans aimed at improving service delivery, ensuring the school remains financially sound and compliant.
• Team Management: Lead and manage staff across multiple departments, driving performance through effective supervision, training, and personal development.

About You:Knowledge & Expertise:

• In-depth understanding of education, care regulations, and funding bodies.
• Familiarity with current inspection frameworks and political agendas in the education sector.
• Strong grasp of safeguarding procedures when working with children and vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), particularly in relation to supporting individual health and social needs.
• Experience with financial management systems, budgeting, and managing EBITDA.
• Understanding of national educational agendas, curriculum developments, and equal opportunities legislation.

Skills:

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, parents, external agencies, and young people.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities with autonomy in a leadership role.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety legislation and best practices.
• Ability to promote a culture of continuous development and high standards.

Experience:

• Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams.
• Significant experience in budget management and financial oversight.
• Experience in a similar SBM role or a senior management position within an educational or care setting.

Qualifications:

• A Management or Professional qualification (e.g., Management Diploma, Finance qualification) is desirable.

What's on Offer:

• Training & Development: Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities.
• Employee Benefits: Save on everyday essentials with Perkbox; access to a UK Health Cash Plan and 24/7 GP services for you and your household.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Referral Bonus: Refer a friend and earn up to £1,000!

How to Apply:
To apply for the School Business Manager role, please send your CV to jennifer@school-staff.co.uk or call 07977 17899 for a confidential discussion.

School Staffing Solutions are acting as an employment business for this vacancy.