Job Description:

School Business Manager – SEND School (September 2026)
Are you an experienced School Business Manager looking for an opportunity to join a thriving SEND school from September 2026? The Education Network Birmingham is working with a welcoming special school in Atherstone to recruit an exceptional School Business Manager to become a key member of its Senior Leadership Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a School Business Manager to join a specialist setting that is committed to providing outstanding support for children with additional needs. The successful candidate will oversee the operational management of the school, ensuring that Human Resources, Health & Safety, Facilities and Business Operations run efficiently, allowing teachers and support staff to focus on delivering the very best education.

As School Business Manager, you will lead a dedicated administration and site team, working closely with the Headteacher and governors to support the strategic direction of the school. This role requires an experienced education professional who understands school operations, can manage budgets and compliance effectively, and has a proactive approach to improving systems and processes. The school offers a supportive leadership team, excellent facilities and the opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the success of a specialist provision where every member of staff plays an important role.

Job Role:

• Lead the school's Human Resources, Health & Safety, Facilities, Finance, and Administrative functions
• Manage and develop the administration and site teams
• Work as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, attending leadership and governor meetings
• Ensure statutory compliance across all operational areas
• Oversee contracts, procurement and site management
• Lead on Health & Safety, risk assessments and compliance procedures
• Support financial planning, budget management and resource allocation
• Deliver training and guidance to staff where appropriate
• Drive operational improvements that enhance the day-to-day running of the school

Ideally, You Will:

• Have previous experience as a School Business Manager within an educational setting
• Possess strong knowledge of Human Resources, Health & Safety and Facilities Management
• Be an effective leader with experience managing administration and support teams
• Have excellent organisational, financial and communication skills
• Be proactive, solutions-focused and able to work strategically
• Be passionate about supporting a school that transforms the lives of children with SEND

In Return You Will Receive:

• A permanent School Business Manager opportunity from September 2026
• The chance to join a highly regarded specialist SEND school
• A supportive and experienced Senior Leadership Team
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• A varied and rewarding leadership role where you can make a lasting impact
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are interested in this School Business Manager opportunity, please "Apply Now" or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other School Business Manager vacancies or refer a School Business Manager and ask about our excellent referral scheme. Due to the high number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.