Job Description

Salary:

Grade 12 Actual annual salary: 43,275.09 to 46,220.36 per annum

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Apply by:

1 May 2025

Job overview

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Bloxham Grove Academy is seeking to appoint a School Business Manager to advise and support the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team in providing high calibre administrative, organisational and operational support to ensure high quality education, pastoral and therapeutic care for all students.

About the role:

Ensure quality control, effectiveness and delivery of support functions including finance, estates, administration, human resources, procurement and data protection Be a member of the Academy's Senior Leadership Team providing specialist advice and guidance on key strategic responsibilities Ensure the best use of resources and achievement of best value through forward planning and effective and prudent procurement Local management of services and contracts, e.g. catering, cleaning and ICT Ensure compliance with Trust policies and processes, and with statutory regulations, advisory guidance and audit requirements Develop and maintain constructive relationships and work collaboratively with key stakeholders, including with the wider School Business Manager community across the Gallery Trust, colleagues within other academies in The Gallery Trust, the Trust's central team and the Local Academy Board

About You:

The successful candidate will demonstrate all or some of the following:

Have experience of working in a business or school administration environment Be keen to develop a career in school business management Have strong organisational and communication skills Have an awareness of financial principles, controls and budget planning Understand HR principles, policies and procedures Have knowledge of estates and facilities management including health and safety Have knowledge of administrative systems and working practices Be committed to and able to promote the aims of the school and the values of the Trust Be committed to the welfare, wellbeing and safeguarding of students

About Bloxham Grove Academy:

The academy provides exemplary education and care for students with Cognition and Learning needs, Autism Spectrum Condition, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. We currently have approximately 77 students on roll, and by 2026, Bloxham Grove will have 120 students on roll between the ages of 7 to 18 across Key Stages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Students have a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including Cognition and Learning Needs, Autistic Spectrum Condition, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

Benefits of working at Bloxham Grove Academy:

Access to attractive pension plans (LGPS), linked to salary life assurance Contribution towards glasses and eye tests for DSE use Membership to Perk Box - a discount and well being platform membership 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance Membership to Wisdom, a well being app Cycle to work scheme Free car parking and cycle storage

How to apply:

To apply for this role you will need to complete an application form.


Deadline for all applications:

9.00am on

Thursday 1 May 2025

Interviews will take place on

Tuesday 6 May 2025

(please note that the interview process will take place over the full day)

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, NCTL 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

Bloxham Grove Academy

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Bloxham Grove Academy

Bloxham Grove Road, Bloxham
Oxfordshire
OX15 4UL
United Kingdom

+44 1295 793125

Bloxham Grove Academy is a brand-new special free school in Bloxham, North Oxfordshire. Our new building has first-class facilities in a rural location and provides a purpose-built and state of the art environment for our staff and student community.



The Academy currently has 77 students on roll and we will gradually increase our student numbers over the coming years. When full, Bloxham Grove Academy will have approximately 100 students on roll between the ages of 7 to 18, with students receiving exceptional learning experiences across Key Stages 2, 3, 4 and 5.



Students at Bloxham Grove Academy have a range of special educational needs and disabilities, including Cognition and Learning needs, Autistic Spectrum Condition, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. All students have an Education, Health and Social Care plan which sets out the additional support required to meet their needs. Average class sizes are 11 students, and teaching is provided by qualified and knowledgeable staff with a high staff to student ratio (4:1).

Benefits of working at Bloxham Grove Academy 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 Generous public sector occupational sick pay Contribution towards glasses and eye tests for DSE use Salary sacrifice schemes, including cycle to work

Wellbeing

The opportunity to be a key member of a friendly and supportive staff team, dedicated and committed to improving outcomes for students 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance Excellent induction processes, and strong line management structures to promote your wellbeing at work Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff which increases to reflect length of service A culture which is open to employee ideas and encourages open dialogue Complimentary tea and coffee Regular staff surveys to gain feedback on wellbeing and to drive improvements The opportunity to join colleagues for social events * Family friendly policies, which promote your wellbeing