Business Manager – Oak Bridge School (Opening September 2026)
Location: Near Croydon
A fabulous opportunity to be part of shaping a brand‑new school.
We’re looking for an experienced Business Manager to join us as we open our new school – Oak Bridge School, opening to students in September 2026.
About the school
Oak Bridge School is set within the beautiful surroundings of Lloyd Park, just outside of Croydon. This is an extensive campus currently being refurbished in line with our Beautiful Schools philosophy. The design reflects our belief that inspiring, carefully considered environments enable rich, varied learning experiences and wellbeing for all.
About the role
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 that supports students with SEMH and ASC needs, and can support the day‑to‑day management of operations within the school.
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 school environment or similar would be an advantage. Support and training will be given to successful applicants.
We are a forward‑thinking group of independent special schools united by a shared belief: education should be relational, creative and bold enough to change lives.
You’ll be supported with a comprehensive induction programme. As part of a growing network, you’ll have access to exceptional professional development and the opportunity to collaborate with like‑minded leaders shaping the future of specialist education.
Safeguarding and checks
Spaghetti Bridge Ltd are committed to safeguarding; therefore all employees must work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of our children and young people.
All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post, including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service.
This post involves working with children and young people considered to be at risk and therefore is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Equality and Diversity
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
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