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