School Business Manager

School Business Manager – Dual Site

Locations: Bucknall & Wilmslow
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £52,000 – £55,000 per annum

About the Schools

We are working with two brilliant specialist schools dedicated to supporting children and young people with Autism and complex needs.

• One site, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, supports up to 90 students aged 6–19 with a strong focus on innovative education and care.
• The second, a newly established school, already has an exceptional reputation, supporting students aged 5–19 and achieving Outstanding ratings in Behaviour & Attitudes and Personal Development in its latest inspection.

Both schools are passionate about creating nurturing, supportive environments where students can thrive and reach their full potential.

The Role

This is a senior leadership opportunity across two thriving specialist settings. As School Business Manager, you will play a key role in driving operational excellence and ensuring both schools run smoothly and efficiently.

You will oversee and lead all support services, including:

• Finance
• Human Resources
• Administration
• Facilities & Estates
• ICT
• Health & Safety
• Catering & Housekeeping

Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading strategic and operational planning
• Managing budgets with full accountability and driving performance 
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, regulatory, and H&S standards 
• Overseeing financial reporting and resource allocation
• Leading and inspiring multi-disciplinary teams across both sites
• Driving continuous improvement and operational excellence

This is a varied and impactful role where you’ll contribute directly to the success of both schools.

About You

We’re looking for a confident, experienced leader with a strong background in business management - ideally within education or another regulated environment.

You will bring:

✅ Proven leadership across multiple operational functions

✅ Strong financial expertise (budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, EBITDA)

✅ Knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety legislation

✅ Understanding of education funding and regulatory frameworks

✅ Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

✅ Ability to work autonomously and solve complex problems

Desirable:

• Professional qualification (e.g. Management Diploma or Finance qualification)
• Experience leading HR processes and procedures

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to:

• Make a genuine impact across two specialist education settings
• Work with passionate teams dedicated to transforming young lives
• Take on a strategic leadership role with real influence

Important Information

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; therefore, applicants will be required to disclose all relevant convictions and cautions in line with safeguarding requirements.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion and promotes the welfare of children and young people at all times.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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