School Business Manager na Director HR&OD

Salary: £39,862 - £41,771 Per annum (pay band K24-26)                     

Hours of work: Full time - 37 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent - 52 weeks

A bit about us:

Brunel College is an independent alternative provision for students in Years 9, 10 & 11. The provision specialises in providing a nurturing environment for vulnerable students, students with SEND and behavioural needs by delivering lessons on a 1:1 – small group basis where the focus is on the well-being of our students.   

Brunel College is a place where young people can learn through supportive interaction, experience and success. We aim to provide a safe environment for both young people and staff so that the emphasis can be placed upon growing, learning and fulfilling the potential that exists.     

We are committed to improving the life chances of our young people by removing barriers to participation and achievement.     

Our intention is to create and continually develop a secure, inspiring and responsive environment where each young person is supported holistically to enable them to take ownership of their lives, their learning and their decisions. Brunel College aims to ensure the education and care that children receive is tailored to meet their individual needs and is designed to give them the skills and resilience to improve their life chances.   

We aim to support the progress of learners enabling them to gain both practical skills and qualifications for future pathways. The development of the learner’s personal integrity, self-respect and citizenship is central to all work. We aim to instil in each young person an understanding of their inherent value and the value of others and to enable them to go on to live in the world as resilient independent people.   

Mission Statement: At Brunel College we take pride in empowering all our young people to Believe, Achieve and Succeed. So that they can thrive in all aspects of their lives now and in the future.     
 

Believe in our students so that:    

They feel safe, secure, valued and demonstrate kindness   

They make progress academically, emotionally and socially 
 

Achieve excellence for our students by:    

Providing a quality, challenging and personalised curriculum   

Developing self-confidence, resilience and personal growth   

Providing an environment where it is safe to make mistakes   
 

Succeed with our students by:    

Enabling them to be able to reach their full potential   

Making tomorrow better than today   

Having their needs met and embracing diversity  

We can achieve this by: Providing a quality, challenging and personalised curriculum. Expecting the highest standards of all staff and students. Developing self-confidence, resilience and personal growth. Providing structured and consistent routines. Providing an environment where it is safe to make mistakes.  

All about the role:

The School Business Manager (SBM) 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. As we are in Independent school the SBM will be responsible for ensuring we are compliant with all Independent School Standards in terms of health and Safety.

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.

Find out more and apply:

If you have any queries about this role, please get in touch by calling Craig Nobe, Headteacher on 01722786138 or email [email protected] to arrange an informal conversation. Tours of the school are recommended. More information about the school and this vacancy can be found on our website: https://www.brunelcollege.co.uk/ 

Closing date (and time): 18^th November 2025 midday

Interview date: w.b. 24th November 2025

Commencement date:  January 2026 – we can be flexible on a start date

All staff will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.  
Teaching staff are expected to fully meet Part 1 of the Teacher Standards.  All staff working with young people, regardless of role, are expected to meet Part 2 of the Teacher Standards. 

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