School Business Manager; SBM

Are you an experienced operational leader with a passion for making a difference in education? Renaissance Education is looking for an exceptional School Business Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in the strategic and operational success of our specialist therapeutic school. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a thriving learning environment where every decision supports outstanding outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, resilience under pressure, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. They will be adept at multitasking and managing a diverse workload, with strong prioritisation skills in a dynamic environment. Proficiency in ICT, literacy, and communication is essential.

As School Business Manager (SBM), they will lead the strategic planning and operational management of the school's business functions, including finance, health and safety, human resources, compliance, and administration. They will provide expert guidance and implement daily support systems that ensure the school runs efficiently, enabling the leadership team to focus on delivering high‑quality teaching and learning.

Working closely with the Headteacher, you'll lead the school's business operations, overseeing finance, human resources, health and safety, compliance, administration and operational planning. You'll ensure that robust systems, sound financial management and effective governance are in place, enabling the leadership team to focus on delivering exceptional teaching, therapeutic support and pupil outcomes. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you'll contribute to strategic planning, drive continuous improvement and ensure the school operates efficiently, compliantly and sustainably.

This is a varied and influential role where no two days are the same. You'll manage budgets, oversee recruitment and HR processes, lead compliance and risk management, coordinate health and safety, support school improvement initiatives and build strong relationships with colleagues, governors and external partners. Your expertise will help ensure the school remains financially resilient, operationally excellent and fully compliant, while maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for pupils, families and staff.

We're looking for a proactive, organised and solutions‑focused professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about supporting education through outstanding operational leadership. In return, you'll join a growing and ambitious organisation that values innovation, collaboration and continuous professional development, offering the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the success of the school and the lives of the children and families we serve

In return, you will join a supportive and forward‑thinking organisation that values its staff and invests in their development. You will have access to continuous professional development (CPD), regular professional growth opportunities, breakfast briefings, Monthly Perk Box Rewards, relevant training and opportunities to share best practice as part of a collaborative team.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate their commitment to safeguarding and child‑centred practice throughout the recruitment process and during their employment with Renaissance Education.