School Business Manager

Are you a strategic and tactical thinker with a sharp eye for operational excellence? Can you help our schools to achieve excellence in teaching and learning, and enable our students to flourish? We are looking for 2 x Business Managers - one at Bardwell School and one at Mabel Prichard School. Both are community special schools supporting pupils with complex needs. Mabel Prichard School currently has 119 pupils on roll, ranging in age from 2 to 19, and is in a period of expansion. Mabel Prichard School is built across two sites, each providing a learning environment and therapeutic space to meet the needs of our learners. The Role Working directly with the Head Teacher and as part of the school’s senior leadership team, you will lead the school’s business services at both a strategic and hands-on level . Your remit will cover: Strategic Leadership: Serving as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, advising on school planning and key business functions. Financial Management: Overseeing budgets and forecasting in collaboration with the Trust’s central finance team to ensure maximum impact for our students. Human Resources: Lead on school level HR matters and relevant people and employment procedures such as absence management, performance, recruitment, induction and probation etc. Estates & Compliance: Ensure the buildings and site are maintained to a satisfactory standard and present a clean and purposeful environment for all users. Working closely with the facilities Manager to manage Health and Safety About You Level 3 / 4 qualifications or relevant experience Relevant experience of working in a business environment at a similar level with administrative experience in a management capacity Knowledge and understanding of financial principles and controls, budget planning and management procedures Understanding of HR principles, policies and procedures Why Join Us? At The Gallery Trust, we believe our staff should feel as supported as our students. We offer: Professional Growth: Access to tailored training, secondments, andOpportunities for collaborative working across the schools in The Trust, offering the chance to liaise with experienced colleagues, building knowledge and professional networks. Financial Benefits: Competitive LGPS pension, life assurance, salary sacrifice schemes (including Cycle to Work), Contribution towards glasses and eye tests for DSE use. Wellbeing First: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, the Wisdom wellbeing app, and yearly flu vaccinations. And we’re growing……what about a future role? In addition to these active roles, we will also be seeking a School Business Manager for our new therapeutic day school Artemis scheduled to open early in 2027. If this future role is one that appeals, please register your interest by applying through our “Talent Pool” and we’ll be in touch. Our Talent Pool can be found on The Gallery Trust's recruitment page and look for