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: £35,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience) The school will cater to 72 students between 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 school's 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.
What's 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 counselling.
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.