Bursar - SEN Provision

Positive-Futures-Recruitment; Redhill; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Perkbox discounts

Cycle to Work

Car Scheme

Life Assurance

24/7 GP Access

UK Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Positive-Futures-Recruitment is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to join a new provision in Redhill, Surrey that supports 11–16-year-olds with autism-related needs. The post is full-time, permanent, and sits on the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring efficient, safe and cost-effective operation of all support services.

You will oversee Finance, Administration, HR, Facilities & Site Maintenance, Health & Safety, and Catering, ensuring legal compliance and financial security, and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of regulations and standards relevant to education.
• Understanding of inspection frameworks used by regulatory bodies.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and legislative requirements of working with children.
• Experience managing EBITDA, financial systems and budget preparation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong HR, recruitment and employee relations experience.
• Ability to build positive relationships with staff, young people, families and external agencies.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Previous School Business Manager experience (preferred).
• A flexible, solution-focused and approachable attitude.
• Willingness to learn about Autism and special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the efficient, safe and cost-effective operation of all support departments including Finance, Administration, HR, Facilities & Site Maintenance, Health & Safety, and Housekeeping & Catering.
• Ensure compliance and financial security and drive development plans to improve outcomes for students.
• Build positive relationships with staff, families and external agencies and manage delegated budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

HR & recruitment

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Job description

Job Title: School Business Manager

Location: Redhill, Surrey

Contract: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Salary: £55,000 to £59,000 depending on experience

We are currently seeking an experienced School Business Manager to join an innovative provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities that opened in September 2025.

The provision supports young people aged 11–16 with social communication needs, emotional regulation difficulties and sensory processing differences, typically associated with Autism. Students access a broad, engaging curriculum tailored to their needs, interests and ambitions.

With small classes, high levels of support and a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, they ensure every student has “every opportunity to achieve”.

The role

Joining a school that was newly opened in September 2005, the School Business Manager is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and will ensure the efficient, safe and cost-effective operation of all support departments, including:

• Finance
• Administration
• HR
• Facilities & Site Maintenance
• Health & Safety
• Housekeeping & Catering

You will play a crucial role in keeping the school compliant, financially secure and focused on delivering excellent outcomes for our young people.

This role requires a high degree of autonomy, responsibility and accountability for delegated budgets, resources and operational areas. You will also lead on creating, implementing and evaluating development plans to drive ongoing improvements.

Experience:

• Strong knowledge of regulations and standards relevant to education
• Understanding of inspection frameworks used by regulatory bodies
• Knowledge of safeguarding and the legislative requirements of working with children
• Experience managing EBITDA, financial systems and budget preparation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong HR, recruitment and employee relations experience
• The ability to build positive relationships with staff, young people, families and external agencies
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Previous School Business Manager experience (preferred)
• A flexible, solution-focused and approachable attitude
• A willingness to learn about Autism and a variety of special educational needs

Benefits:

Training & Development - We offer extensive training and development opportunities to help you grow and succeed.

Savings & Discounts - Access to Perkbox app for discounts on:

• Groceries
• Phone and internet plans
• Dining out
• Gym memberships … and more!
• Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme.

Competitive Pay & Reward

• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced Pension
• Life Assurance

24/7 GP Access For you and your household – phone or video appointments anytime.

UK Health Cash Plan - Covers everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician fees. Children included; optional partner upgrade.

Employee Assistance Programme - Confidential support including:

• 24/7 counselling
• Online wellbeing resources