Finance and Operations Manager

The Pines Special School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7EY

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £45,091.00 - £53,460.00 Annually (Actual) 36.5 hours banked hours contract + 10days

Finance and Operations Manager job summary

Responsible to: Headteacher

The Pines School is seeking a committed and outstanding Finance and Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the school, including budget monitoring, payroll, procurement and financial reporting, supporting the continued development of high-quality provision for pupils at the Pines.

About The Pines School

The Pines is an all-age, ASC-specific maintained Foundation Special School and part of the Birmingham Special Schools Cooperative Trust.

We currently have 290 pupils on role, all of whom have an EHCP and a diagnosis of Autism

Our vision is to create a safe and happy environment for children to develop lifelong communication skills to become valued members of modern-day society.

Protect We endeavour to create an atmosphere where our pupils feel safe.

Inspire We inspire our children to be the best they can.

Nurture We nurture our children’s individuality.

Embrace We celebrate our differences and give everyone a chance. Everyone is precious and included in our school.

Succeed We celebrate all achievements, no matter how big or small

The Pines is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment

The Role

Reporting to the Headteacher and working closely with governors and the Senior Leadership Team, you will operate, maintain and develop the school’s financial systems and compliance processes. This is a pivotal post that blends financial

management with premises, catering and personnel oversight. Ideal for someone who enjoys variety and making a tangible impact.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing day-to-day financial procedures, bank reconciliations, budgeting

and financial reporting to governors and leaders.

Preparing statutory returns and supporting annual budget planning and

long-term financial forecasting.

Overseeing premises management, contractor arrangements and site

maintenance planning.

Leading our catering function, including budget monitoring and line

management of catering staff.

Managing personnel administration, payroll liaison and confidential staff

records.

Supporting income generation through meal uptake, extracurricular clubs

and holiday provision

You will be supported by an approachable leadership team and engaged

governing body in a school that values creativity, inclusion and continuous

improvement.

About you — the ideal candidate

We are looking for someone who can combine technical skill with warmth,

discretion and a commitment to our ethos. You will be someone who:

Has demonstrable experience of school or public-sector finance or

equivalent financial management experience.

Can produce clear, accurate budgets, reconciliations and financial reports

and translate these into practical actions.

Is confident managing payroll processes, purchasing, contracts and

insurance matters.

Is highly organised, methodical and able to manage competing priorities with

calm and diplomacy.

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong

working relationships with staff, governors, parents and external partners.

Shows a commitment to inclusion and safeguarding and understands the

importance of confidentiality and data protection.

Is open to continuous professional development and contributing to

whole-school improvement.

We Can Offer You

A supportive and collaborative leadership structure

A strong commitment to professional development, coaching and mentoring

Opportunities to develop leadership experience

The chance to make a significant difference to pupils’ learning and life

outcomes

Opportunities to lead on whole-school financial improvements with clear

impact.

Strong local governance and a supportive Headteacher committed to staff

development.

Professional development aligned to our school priorities and your role

responsibilities.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition

check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. Online checks will be carried out prior to interview.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Natalie Ford (Senior Office Manager) to book a visit.

Telephone: 0121 464 6136

Email: enquiry@pines.bham.sch.uk

Application packs are available through the My New term website and also on the

school website.

All shortlisted candidates will undergo online checks prior to interview

Closing date: 5th June 2026

Interview: 11th & 12th of June

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Pines Special School

• School type: Special schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 16
• School size: 282 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Pines Special School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-pines-special-school

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