School Business Manager

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, organised, approachable and hard working Business Manager who has a passion for being part of a school team who support students with SEMH and ASC needs, and can support with the day to day management of operations within the school. Valley Bridge School, is an independent special school for pupils aged 6 – 19, set in a beautiful location in Whaddon, near Gloucester. Our creative, individualised approach to learning, is centred around well-being and skills for independence. From the time our students arrive, we start thinking about where our students will be moving to after they leave us to ensure they are well prepared to achieve their goals and succeed. The Business Manager is responsible for managing the strategy and operation of the business functions of our school, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance and administration. They will advise on and implement the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively and efficiently, and that allows other members of the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning. The Business Manager will form part of the Senior Leadership Team. Applicants must have excellent administration and organisational skills, be proactive and solution focused. As part of the senior leadership team they must be excellent communicators with a strong sense of professionalism and the ability to build effective relationships with all stakeholders. Ensuring that we offer a warm and inclusive environment for all is important to us, our Business Managers play a critical role in this, so candidates must enjoy working with all stakeholders to nurture this environment and support at all times. This is a broad and interesting role, ideally applicants will have experience of at least one of the areas of responsibility that are held by the Business Manager (health & safety, human resources, finance, compliance), experience of working within a scho