Overview
Serenity Education Group is seeking an experienced and proactive School Business Manager to play a pivotal role across our five specialist SEN schools. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-driven organisation and make a real difference behind the scenes—ensuring our schools operate efficiently, compliantly, and sustainably so leaders can focus on delivering outstanding education and care. The successful candidate will work closely with Headteachers, senior leaders, and the Director of Operations as a key member of the wider central team.
Responsibilities
* Manage the financial and administrative functions across the group.
* Provide strategic advice, oversee budgets, manage risk, and ensure statutory compliance.
* Line-manage school support staff and drive best practice across schools.
* Contribute to leadership meetings and governance reporting.
* Support strategic and operational decision-making to shape and influence business strategy across multiple schools.
* Deliver a role with genuine impact on pupil outcomes.
* Supportive leadership and professional autonomy.
Safeguarding
Serenity Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.
Qualifications
* Has strong financial and business management expertise.
* Has leadership experience within a school or comparable setting.
* Is confident managing budgets, compliance, and operational risk.
* Has excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
* Communicates effectively and builds positive working relationships.
* Is committed to safeguarding, equality, and inclusive practice.
* Thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
* Experience using systems such as Bromcom, Xero, and Microsoft 365 is desirable.
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