Overview and Responsibilities School Business ManagerLocation: Redhill, SurreyContract Type: Full-time, PermanentHours: Full-time, hours per weekSalary: Up to £, dependant on experienceClosing Date: noon 3rd December 4The Aurora GroupThe Aurora Group is an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities.
As part of our growth strategy, we're pleased to be opening a brand new school in Autumn 5 in Caterham with a proposed capacity of - students.This school will be provide 'Every opportunity to achieve' through a specialist learning environment for autistic young people who may also have ADHD and other associated social and communication difficulties.
The pupils will be aged -.
The school will include a full therapy team to ensure we can offer the best support to our students.
Pupils form the existing Aurora site at Caterham Education Centre will have the opportunity to transfer to Chaldon for the / academic year.Located in a rural residential area, the site has had an extensive refurbishment and refit in line with the needs of our pupils.We are looking for a School Business Manager to join us as early as possible in the new year to work with the Head of School and Principal in the creation, opening and running of this new school.
The SBM will be part of the Senior Leadership Team with the responsibility of ensuring the smooth, efficient and economical running of each of the support departments (including Finance, Administration, HR, Facilities and Site Maintenance, Health and Safety, Housekeeping and Catering) to keep our school is safe, compliant, financially sound and delivering great outcomes for our young people within our budget.The Role There is an expectation of the post holder to act with a high degree of autonomy including responsibility and accountability for managing delegated budgets and resources.
The role also involves creating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating development plans aimed at bringing about continual improvement in these areas.Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the team when required.
Please see the link below for our full job description: Skills and Qualifications Experience: Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate: Knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations and standards for educationKnowledge of current inspection frameworks used by regulatory and statutory bodies.Safeguarding and legislative procedures when working with children and young peopleManagement and knowledge of EBITDA, financial systems, processes and budget preparation.Excellent communication skills with a range of internal and external people, verbally and in writingKnowledge and experience of recruitment, human resources and employee relationsAbility to form and promote positive relationships with and between young people, employees, parents and representatives of outside agenciesAbility to define high, appropriate and attainable standards, and achieve themEffective team leadership and managementAbility to assess situations accurately, resolve problems effectively and take decisions Previous School Business Manager experience preferredA keen willingness to learn and an enthusiasm to be involved in all aspects of school life.A supportive, approachable, flexible and solution focused mindset.Previous experience of working in a similar setting is advantageous but not a requirement.
You must though be dedicated to understanding and learning about Autism and a range of special education needs.
Benefits and Additional Information Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:Life assuranceEnhanced Pension SchemePerkbox - offering high street discountsEmployee assistance programmeCar lease schemeFully funded training and qualificationsBike to work schemeFree membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.How to Apply: Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details.
If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Liz in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at