School Business Manager – Dual Site

School Business Manager – Dual Site (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) Location: Hanley School, Bucknall (Stoke-on-Trent) & Summerfields School, Wilmslow (Cheshire East) Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: £52,000 – £55,000 per annum About Us Aurora Hanley School is proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted, delivering innovative education and care for up to 90 young people aged 6–19 with complex needs, including Autism and associated conditions. Aurora Summerfields School, opened in April 2023, is already making a significant impact. With capacity for 50 students, it provides specialist education for children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism spectrum conditions. We are proud to have achieved Outstanding ratings in Behaviour & Attitudes and Personal Development in our most recent Ofsted inspection. The Role This is a senior leadership opportunity across two specialist schools, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping operational excellence and supporting outstanding outcomes for students. Both schools have Administration Teams that will work under your management and guidance. As School Business Manager, you will lead and develop all support services across both sites, including: Finance Human Resources Administration Facilities & Estates ICT Health & Safety Housekeeping & Catering You will ensure these services operate efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with the schools' strategic priorities—creating safe, effective, and high-quality environments for learning and wellbeing. Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will: Lead strategic and operational planning for support services Manage budgets with full accountability, driving value and performance Ensure compliance with regulatory, safeguarding, and health & safety requirements Oversee financial performance, reporting, and resource allocation Inspire and manage multi-disciplinary teams across both sites Drive continuous improvement and operati