Job Description

Salary:

Competitive

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

ASAP 2025

Apply by:

12 May 2025

Job overview

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We are delighted by your interest in the HR Business Partner position at The Gallery Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and dynamic individual to join our high-performing HR team and contribute to our mission: improving outcomes and life prospects for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Oxfordshire.

About Us

As a successful and expanding multi-academy trust, The Gallery Trust has grown from a single special academy in 2013 to the largest special school MAT in Oxfordshire, now comprising seven schools across the county. Our growth continues, with a new free special school in development and several innovative initiatives underway, including Outreach services, short breaks provision, and our Training Hub.

About the Role

To deliver a high quality, professional HR Business Partner Service, offering advice, guidance, direction and support to colleagues in Trust schools and the central team, underpinned by a commitment to promoting the vision and values of the Trust.



Several of the key responsibilities include:

HR Casework; To provide advice and guidance to schools on routine and complex HR matters including, but not limited to, disciplinary and grievance, probation, performance management and capability Support schools with absence management Attend school-based HR meetings in person Manage and maintain accurate and up to date HR casework records, maintaining confidentiality at all times Work closely with the Head of HR on the HR dashboards and analysis Partner with schools to embed Trust HR policies and processes Deputise and / or provide cover in the absence of the Head of HR Work with the Designated Safeguarding Manager to ensure compliance in Safer Recruitment and statutory obligation for KCSIE are met Management of the recruitment cycle for Trust central positions Support the Head of HR with change management projects, including organisational development, staffing reviews and restructures Lead wellbeing liaison across the Trust Manage Trust wide template and toolkit creation for all HR procedures Support payroll processes linked to HR, providing the Senior Payroll Officer with HR guidance and employment law advice, where required Support the Finance and Operations Director with internal/external audit Work effectively with Trust leaders, managers and staff to achieve the objectives of the post, fostering a culture of openness, transparency and a solution focused approach

About You

English and Math's GCSE grade C/4 or above and CIPD qualification or relevant experience Achieved, or working towards CIPD qualification Experience of managing employee relations cases and advising senior managers Experience of managing end to end recruitment process Knowledge of employment law and legislation Understanding of absent management process and their application in practice Basic knowledge and understanding of payroll administration Knowledge of change management projects e.g. organisational development Ability to maintain strict confidentiality Knowledge of national terms and conditions or employment relating to schools, including STPCD, The Burgundy Book and The Green Book Excellent verbal and written communication skills Physical and emotional resilience; Able to work accurately under pressure Proven commitment to own professional development

How to Apply

To find more information about the job role please see the candidate information pack and for a further conversation please contact Rebecca Beach - rbeach@academicis.co.uk / 07733628155

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9:00am on Monday 12th May 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing 19th May 2025

The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.

About

The Gallery Trust

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The Gallery Trust

C/o The Iffley Academy, Iffley Turn, Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX4 4DU
United Kingdom

+44 1865 747606

The Gallery Trust is a Special Multi Academy Trust which is dedicated to improving outcomes for SEND learners in Oxfordshire. We strive to provide the best possible specialist learning experience for all pupils.


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Our Strategic Aims

Places where innovation drives learning - our schools have a clear purpose, they educate the whole child and prepare them for adulthood. Everything we do, from our curriculum offer to our pastoral care, is meaningful and driven by the needs of learners. Places where relationships drive engagement and achievement - our schools are built around exceptional relationships. We provide excellent experiences, growth, and opportunities for pupils and staff, and specialist working environments and resources. Places which provide exceptional knowledge and support - our schools are supported by a skilled and experienced central team which provides high quality school improvement and central support services. Places which inspire and influence - our schools are committed to collaborating with our local and national partners and communities to ensure that children and young people with SEND receive the education and opportunities they deserve.

As we enter the next phase of our development and build on our many successes, we want to embrace future challenges and opportunities. The Trust is on a continuing journey of expansion, growing from a Multi Academy Trust based on a single academy in 2013, to its position as the largest Special Trust in Oxfordshire. There are currently 7 special academies in the Trust located throughout Oxfordshire, with a further academy scheduled to open in 2026. The Trust's vision is to continue to expand over the next five years, supporting a community of converter academies, free schools and sponsored academies, and providing outreach and other opportunities. All academies collaborate to share SEND expertise and best practice, and work in partnership with peers who are committed to common aims and goals.

Benefits of working at The Gallery Trust include:

Professional development opportunities

Regular training and access to a range of internal and external professional development opportunities tailored to your learning needs, your job role and your career aspirations Opportunities for career progression, secondments and transfers within The Gallery Trust, the largest special school Academy Trust in Oxfordshire Opportunities for collaborative working across the schools in The Trust, offering the chance to liaise with experienced colleagues, building knowledge and professional networks

Financial

Competitive salaries for teaching and support staff based on School Teacher Pay and Conditions Document and the NJC Green Book Excellent terms and conditions Access to attractive pension plans (TPS and LGPS), linked to salary life assurance Contribution towards glasses and eye tests for DSE use Salary sacrifice schemes, including cycle to work Perkbox - discount and wellbeing platform membership

Wellbeing

24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance Membership to Wisdom - wellbeing app Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff which increases to reflect length of service * Complimentary tea and coffee