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 5pmSchool 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 (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
School Staffing Solutions are acting as an employment business for this vacancy