School Business Manager

Bramfield House School; Bramfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Health, wellbeing and insurance

UK discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Bramfield House School is an independent special educational needs school for boys aged 7 - 16 with social, emotional, mental health and related needs, located in rural Suffolk. The School sits within Outcomes First Group and forms part of a trusted network delivering innovative approaches and measurable progress.

The School Business Manager will oversee day-to-day business functions, safeguarding, HR and examinations while working with the Senior Leadership Team to drive improvement and value

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in administration, financial management and operational leadership.
• Experience in educational settings preferred.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and management of the school's operational functions, including administration, finance, HR and examinations.
• Lead, support and develop the administration team, ensuring high standards of performance and customer service.
• Manage school budgets, financial reporting, purchasing processes and expenditure to ensure effective use of resources and value for money.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, induction and people processes, ensuring compliance with safer recruitment practices and employment procedures.
• Coordinate examinations and assessment administration, maintaining compliance with awarding body regulations and requirements.
• Ensure robust systems are in place to support safeguarding, visitor management, data protection and regulatory compliance, including Independent School Standards.
• Work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to support school improvement priorities and operational decision-making.
• Develop effective communication systems and positive relationships with parents, external agencies, central teams and the wider community.

Skills

Driving licence

Administrative leadership

Financial management

Operational leadership

Job description

At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance Job Title: School Business Manager Location: Bramfield House School, Suffolk, IP19 9AB Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata) Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: October 2026 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship About the Role At Bramfield House School, we believe that exceptional education is built on exceptional people. As our School Business Manager, you'll be at the heart of our school community, ensuring that everything behind the scenes runs seamlessly so that our pupils can thrive. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and proactive leader to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the operational success of our specialist setting. You'll oversee the day-to-day business functions of the school, leading support services including administration, finance, HR, compliance and examinations, while contributing to the school's strategic development and improvement journey. If you're an organised, solutions-focused professional who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide strategic leadership and management of the school's operational functions, including administration, finance, HR and examinations.
• Lead, support and develop the administration team, ensuring high standards of performance and customer service.
• Manage school budgets, financial reporting, purchasing processes and expenditure to ensure effective use of resources and value for money.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, induction and people processes, ensuring compliance with safer recruitment practices and employment procedures.
• Coordinate examinations and assessment administration, maintaining compliance with awarding body regulations and requirements.
• Ensure robust systems are in place to support safeguarding, visitor management, data protection and regulatory compliance, including Independent School Standards.
• Work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to support school improvement priorities and operational decision-making.
• Develop effective communication systems and positive relationships with parents, external agencies, central teams and the wider community.

About You

• Full UK driving licence
• Has experience in administration, financial management and operational leadership.
• Ideally has experience working within an educational setting and understands the demands of a school environment.
• Is a confident leader with the ability to motivate, support and develop teams.
• Has excellent organisational, IT, financial and data management skills.
• Is an effective communicator who can build positive relationships with staff, families and external stakeholders.
• Can manage competing priorities, use initiative and work calmly under pressure.
• Is committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and achieving the very best outcomes for pupils.

About us

Bramfield House School is an independent special educational needs school for boys aged 7 - 16 years who have social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours, located in rural Suffolk. The School has a committed and innovative multidisciplinary team, extensive site and excellent facilities to support both learning and extra-curricular activities; we are in a great position to provide our pupils with the best education possible. This opportunity is in Halesworth which is within commutable distance of Lowestoft, Diss and surrounding areas. Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

About You

• Full UK driving licence
• Has experience in administration, financial management and operational leadership.
• Ideally has experience working within an educational setting and understands the demands of a school environment.
• Is a confident leader with the ability to motivate, support and develop teams.
• Has excellent organisational, IT, financial and data management skills.
• Is an effective communicator who can build positive relationships with staff, families and external stakeholders.
• Can manage competing priorities, use initiative and work calmly under pressure.
• Is committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and achieving the very best outcomes for pupils.