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Integrity Education Solutions are supporting a unique independent SEN group, that provides therapeutic education for children and young people with special educational / neurodiverse learning needs (SEN). They are seeking to appoint a School Business Manager on a permanent basis from February 2024, to join their specialist school based in East London. The School Business Manager (SBM) is the school’s leading support staff professional to assist the Headteacher in their duty to ensure that the school meets its aims.

As the School Business Manager, you will be responsible for providing professional leadership and management of school support staff, Administrator, Receptionist, School Cook, Kitchen Assistant and Facilities Coordinator to enhance their effectiveness. You will work closely with the Headteacher, to maintain budgetary control and have responsible for ensuring that the school site is maintained to a high standard and that the premises are compliant with Independent School Standards regulations, as well as safeguarding and the compliant procedures with Child Protection and Safer Recruitment policies and practice.

KEY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

* Proven experience of health and safety management of premises.

* Financial management experience including budget monitoring and setting, and procurement.

* Experience of developing project plans to support change initiatives and contributing to strategic business planning.

* Advanced IT skills, including a good understanding of ICT systems and the ability to develop them with experience of a school-based MIS, preferably SIMS/Scholar Pack.

* Substantial successful team management, motivation, and staff development experience, preferably across Finance, Procurement, ICT, HR and/or Facilities Management.

* Understanding of special educational needs, neurodiversity, and child development.

* Responsibility for compliance with ISS regulations

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Level 4, 5 or 6 Diploma in School Business Management (Formerly CSBM, DSBM or ADSBM) and/or relevant experience in a School Business role.

Health and Safety qualification (Iosh) or willing to attain this qualification (Desirable).

Salary offered: £48,000 - £52,00 (Dependent on experience)

If this role is of interest, please contact Kenny Fraser at Integrity Education Solutions.

Integrity Education Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all candidates to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check