Total 31 Others level Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Hagley, Not recorded, DY8 2XL

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Main purpose: We are seeking to appoint a full-time Executive Business Administrator at our Multi-Academy Trust, based in the heart of Rochdale, committed to excellence in education.

The overall purpose of the role will be to deliver project management, administrative, and business support to the CEO and the Executive. The post holder will provide executive administration support and assistance to the CEO and be the first point of contact for them with people from inside and outside the organisation. The post holder will manage the central Trust business function and office and provide project management support for the individual members of the Executive. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

About you: The role requires someone who has the ability to work on their own initiative, has the ability to work under pressure and someone who has good organisation and administrative skills. As the first point of contact to the CEO and the Executive, an excellent front-of-house manner and an approachable and friendly disposition are considered to be important qualities for this position. The role requires a flexible approach to working, time off in lieu will be given in accordance with current policy.

What the school offers its staff

• Why Altus Education Partnership?


• Diverse Academies: Be a part of a vibrant community that includes outstanding institutions like Rochdale Sixth Form College, recognised nationally as Sixth Form College of the Year 2021. Explore new horizons with Edgar Wood Academy, Kingsway Park High School, and Bamford Academy – each contributing uniquely to our vision.
• Educational Excellence: Altus is committed to providing high-quality education that raises achievement levels. Join us, and you'll be at the forefront of driving operational efficiency and organisational development to support this commitment.
• Community Impact: Altus Education Partnership was born from the desire to enhance education in Rochdale. Be a part of a trust that not only educates but also positively impacts the local community through its academies.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• CIPD qualification, ideally to level 7.
• Strong team-working skills
• The ability to build strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• The ability to work with all levels of staff, using excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A well-developed knowledge of education terms and conditions and employment law
• Knowledge of payroll processes
• Proven experience of managing complex case work with strong analytical skills, and experience of working with trade unions
• Proven experience of delivering HR projects.
• The ability to work to deadlines and under pressure and able to re-prioritise demands on your time in an environment where change is the norm

What the school offers its staff

Our newly formed team offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with HR colleagues to develop the HR’s reputation within a diverse and growing Trust. The Trust offers a range of family friendly working arrangements and a supportive environment that is committed to continuously improving how we represent our local communities. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Staff benefits include:

Employer Assistance Programmes - Flexible working - Season Ticket Loans - Cycle to Work Schemes - Local Government Pension Scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting children's and young people's welfare and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. So that we compare candidates fairly, our application form is the only document we consider when screening applications, as this contains information needed for our pre-employment checks.

What skills and experience we're looking for

HR Business Partner - Camberley, Sunbury, Epsom and Banstead

Are you a HR Professional that enjoys Employee Relations casework and wants to make a real difference to the schools in our Multi-Academy Trust?

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and dynamic HR Business Partner. This role will have a significant impact for schools by addressing HR casework, as well as contributing to the implementation of an ambitious People strategy.

Your opportunity

Your role will be to lead employee relations cases across your schools, supporting leaders with practical advice and guidance in line with current legislation.

You will approach your work with professionalism, demonstrating skill and confidence in addressing and challenging team cultures and behaviours to ensure they align with the Trust’s values.

You will work as part of a highly skilled team of HR Business Partners, reporting to the Director of Employee Relations. You will collaborate with other operational partners and the broader People team, with opportunities to engage in project work.

You will support Schools in Region B which covers Camberley, Sunbury, Epsom and Banstead.

This is a full-time all year school-based position. Whilst visits to schools within Region B will be required to support some elements of casework, using Teams and Zoom will be integral to the role. We have satellite offices at Pine Ridge School and The Beacon School from which you can work on a more regular basis.

What the school offers its staff

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone:

• Who has a minimum of a level 5 CIPD qualification with significant ER experience, preferably with a background in the education sector.
• Who can provide excellent HR knowledge and support, bringing challenge to decision making where appropriate
• Who demonstrates unquestionable integrity and discretion to ensure that the Trust’s HR processes are managed to the highest standard
• That is proactive in keeping professional HR knowledge up to date and has a commitment to personal and professional development
• Who is a confident communicator, able to present our people strategy to our Headteachers and other key stakeholders
• Who can be flexible, have a calm approach and a ‘can-do’ attitude, and is comfortable working at pace with multiple priorities
• Who interacts positively with colleagues, is solutions focused, pragmatic in their approach, and seeks to understand the needs of each of our school

Join Our Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

Our Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive pension scheme (LGPS)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Location:Camberley, Sunbury, Epsom and Banstead.

Salary: Between £45,000 and £51,000 FTE per annum. Please note the remuneration is inclusive of travels costs.

Hours of work:This is a full-time, full-year, school-based position. Visits to our schools will be necessary when required to support casework, but using Teams and Zoom will be integral to the role.

Start Date:ASAP

Closing date for applications:3rd November

Interview Date: TBC

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a HR Professional that enjoys Employee Relations casework and wants to make a real difference to the schools in our Multi-Academy Trust?

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and dynamic HR Business Partner. This role will have a significant impact for schools by addressing HR casework, as well as contributing to the implementation of an ambitious People strategy.

Your opportunity

Your role will be to lead employee relations cases across your schools, supporting leaders with practical advice and guidance in line with current legislation.

You will approach your work with professionalism, demonstrating skill and confidence in addressing and challenging team cultures and behaviours to ensure they align with the Trust’s values.

You will work as part of a highly skilled team of HR Business Partners, reporting to the Director of Employee Relations. You will collaborate with other operational partners and the broader People team, with opportunities to engage in project work.

You will support Schools in Region A which spans from Oxfordshire (Didcot/Banbury) to Berkshire (Wokingham).

This is a full-time all year school-based position. Whilst visits to schools within Region A will be required to support some elements of casework, using Teams and Zoom will be integral to the role. We have satellite offices at Pine Ridge School and Aureus Secondary School from which you can work on a more regular basis.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone:

• Who has a minimum of a level 5 CIPD qualification with significant ER experience, preferably with a background in the education sector.
• Who can provide excellent HR knowledge and support, bringing challenge to decision making where appropriate
• Who demonstrates unquestionable integrity and discretion to ensure that the Trust’s HR processes are managed to the highest standard
• That is proactive in keeping professional HR knowledge up to date and has a commitment to personal and professional development
• Who is a confident communicator, able to present our people strategy to our Headteachers and other key stakeholders
• Who can be flexible, have a calm approach and a ‘can-do’ attitude, and is comfortable working at pace with multiple priorities
• Who interacts positively with colleagues, is solutions focused, pragmatic in their approach, and seeks to understand the needs of each of our school

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kelly Timpson - details of which can be found in the Job Description

What the school offers its staff

Join Our Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• Celebrating over 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

Our Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive pension scheme (LGPS)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Further details about the role

The Details

Location:Wokingham, Didcot & Banbury

Salary: Between £45,000 and £51,000 FTE per annum. Please note the remuneration is inclusive of travels costs.

Hours of work:This is a full-time, full-year, school-based position. Visits to our schools will be necessary when required to support casework, but using Teams and Zoom will be integral to the role.

Start Date:ASAP

Closing date for applications:3rd November

Interview Date: TBC

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will need:

• Level 5 CIPD Qualification
• Substantial experience in a Senior HR role or in a generalist HR role
• Strong employment law knowledge with the ability to apply employment law concepts in a flexible way balancing legal compliance with Trust values
• Strong relationship building and communication skills
• Ability to make decisions, identify and solve problems on thorough analysis and sound judgement
• Self motivation and strong organisation skills

What the school offers its staff

What’s in it for you:

• Professional development and career progression
• A culture where you are part of a team and expanding organistion where you can make a difference
• Generous pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme

Further details about the role

We are looking for an accomplished Regional HR Business Partner to work within the Croydon area. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Trust to support school leaders in all areas of HR, allowing them to deliver a focus on improving educational outcomes.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth.

We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

Main responsibilities:

• Contract and Operations, including TUPE, training, policies & procedures
• Strategic Recruitment for allocated schools, working alongside our Recruitment Team
• Employee Relations Support
• Payroll / Budgetary Support
• Analysis Reporting
• Line Management of six School HR Leads

Commitment to safeguarding

Greenshaw Learning Trust places the highest importance on its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare and safety of all children in its care. The Trust believes that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children by the provision of a safe environment in which children can learn. All Trust staff and volunteers have a responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn and should make sure their approach is child-centred.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to National and local strategic Professional Services plans with specific responsibility for ICT policies, network and hardware/software management and ensuring good practice is shared.
• To provide reports and progress analysis against ICT development plans, and upgrade projects, co-ordinating all processes to meet monthly KPIs and ICT audit requirements and ensure that all policies and practices are adhered to

Qualifications and Skills:

• Ability to ‘look outside’ – to continually learn about innovations in your field, new ways of doing things, and bring that learning into your work.
• Commitment to self-development, and developing your wider Team.
• Understand how you are part of your immediate team but also a much wider organisational team, in working towards our mission.
• Recognise that everyone is important within E-ACT, and show an ability to build strong working relationships at every level.

What the school offers its staff

Job Title:Bristol Hub IT Business Partner

We think big: lead the way in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

Are you ready to delve into an exciting role within a dynamic IT team? We believe in fueling innovative ideas and fostering collaboration across our trust. We are excited to welcome a dedicated and passionate IT professional to join our Bristol team and contribute to the success of our forward-thinking multi-academy trust.

Our teams play a crucial role to support our academies across England. You will be part of an exceptional support network that makes a difference to our children's educational experience – which is at the heart of everything we do

The Role:

The purpose of this role is to be responsible for delivering, maintaining, and supporting technology across the schools in your hub. Managing staff within the ICT team, including their activity, performance, and development. Ensuring that technology is effective in supporting the raising of educational standards across the Trust and providing value for money.

For further information on the role please see attached Job Description

Pay Scale: £43421.00 - £48474.00

What are we about?

Strategic Vision: We firmly believe that coming from a disadvantaged background should not determine your future, and our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ (OMOD) strategy is about creating the conditions where children, young people and staff can thrive.

Outstanding Leadership: Leadership is the key to unlocking exceptional outcomes for our team and the communities we engage with. We lead by example, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Inclusive Excellence: We are developing a people-first culture, celebrating the diversity of our team and the broader community. Co-construct the essence of an extraordinary workplace that values and leverages the unique contributions of each team member.

System Leadership: Our ambition is to transform the lives of individuals and communities across the trust. We are though leaders on topics important to our communities and offer sector wide support to drive change.

National Collaboration: Our exceptional team members share, and problem solve together across all functions. You will have the opportunity to share your skills, hear from experts and work with staff across the country to develop your practice.

About E-ACT:

Join a trust that is going places!

Having recently won MAT of the Year 2023 at both the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, this is a very exciting time to join us! Why do we feel we have been recognised as a strong MAT? It is down to our dedicated, talented staff that are committed in delivering nothing but excellence for all of our children and young people.

We all pride ourselves in fostering a people-first culture, which extends to all our pupils, staff, and stakeholders. We are proud to lead a community of 38 academies, educating of over 25,000 pupils across our five core hubs. Our staff satisfaction is above national benchmarks and we run a range of projects and programmes to address key topics such as workload and wellbeing.

Our Opening Minds, Opening Doors strategy is at the forefront of everything we do, we don’t just prepare our pupils for the world; we equip them to thrive and succeed within it. Through our collaborative approach to education, we aim to open doors to a world of opportunities, where every child can pursue their dreams.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more atwww.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Collaborative Working:Thrive in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and collective success.

Support System of 38 Academies: Be part of a network of 38 academies, providing a dedicated support system and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential counselling services, providing emotional support and guidance when needed.

Cycle to Work:Enjoy a healthy commute with our cycle-to-work programme, making bicycles more affordable.

Electric Car Scheme:Take advantage of our environmentally friendly initiative, making electric vehicles more accessible for a sustainable and efficient commute.

Generous Pension: Secure your future with a robust pension plan, ensuring financial well-being during retirement.

Holiday Entitlement: Enjoy 31 days annual leave plus statutory Bank Holidays.

How to apply:

Simply click on the above link to apply!

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring

Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

QUEST Academy Trust educates over 1700 children and young people across its five schools and nursery provisions within the Northwest. Each of our schools are recognised individually – each have their own legacy and history focused upon the educational needs of its children and community. Families in their local areas value the nurture and challenge that we provide for their children and are supportive of high standards and expectations.

Quest is looking to appoint a Data and Strategy Manager who will take central lead on data and MIS projects, systems, reporting and analysis functions across all disciplines. The successful candidate will have the necessary skills and attributes to provide strategic leadership and management on and within Data, Assessment, Examinations and MIS to drive the use of data to raise standards across the trust.

The Trust Data and Strategy Manager will be responsible for the efficient management of Trust and Schools Data, ensuring the smooth daily operations of the Management Information System (MIS) - Bromcom, PowerBi and Vision . The role will involve data reporting and analysis to support decision-making processes within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proven experience in data management within an educational setting
• Proficiency in MIS - Bromcom or similar systems
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Effective communication and team collaboration skills

What the school offers its staff

As a member of QUEST you can expect:

• A supportive environment allowing you to progress and develop.
• Excellent CPD opportunities.
• Wellness day - An additional day leave for you to spend time on your own wellness. A day to rest and recuperate, bringing your best selves back to work
• The opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues.
• A Trust dedicated to preparing young minds for life long learning.

The Trust expects:

Appropriate level of qualification for the post

Good interpersonal and communication skills with pupils and colleagues

Can demonstrate high standards in the necessary professional competencies required of the post

A personal commitment to our Trust values:

• Professional & Compassionate
• Responsible & Respectful
• Loyal & Kind

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

About The Role

Are you an experienced People professional, able to drive long-lasting change?

We invite you to join our newly reimagined team as a People Business Partner, where you’ll have the chance to collaborate closely with senior leadership and drive impactful people strategies.

Now is a perfect moment to get involved as we launch new projects and enhancements.

This is a unique opportunity to shape our approach to key projects, enhance employee engagement, and support well-being initiatives in an evolving setting.

If you're ready to contribute to a forward-thinking team and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid role, with the option to work from home, spend at least one day in the office, and travel to other sites as needed.

What will you do?

Leadership Partnership & People Strategy:

• Partner with senior leaders and managers to identify business drivers and people challenges, using data-driven insights to support decision-making.
• Provide expert guidance on workforce planning, performance management, and future organisational needs.

People Services Expertise:

• Offer comprehensive support on People Services commitments, including reward and recognition systems and employee well-being programs.
• Ensure timely completion of cyclical People Services activities, providing support and oversight to leadership and management.

Organisational Development & Change:

• Lead organisational redesign projects, support cultural change, and coach managers on complex people-related challenges.

Centre of Expertise Leadership:

• Act as the Trust's lead on a designated expertise area, developing policies and practices related to EDI, mental health, or employee value proposition.

Team Team Leadership & Collaboration:

• Oversee the Assistant People Business Partner, fostering their development and supporting the broader People Services team.
• Work closely with the People Services Leadership team to deliver the Trust’s strategy, keeping up to date with best practices and regulatory changes.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience working in an HR generalist role
• Experience partnering with senior leadership to develop people solutions to complex people challenges
• Experience in supporting managers in all areas of people matters
• Experience in developing/updating policies
• Sound working knowledge and understanding of UK employment legislation

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing Multi Academy Trust with schools based in London, the midlands and the South West of England. All Avanti schools provide pupils with an outstanding education rooted in the inclusive and distinctive Avanti Schools ethos of educational excellence, character development, and spiritual insight.

Why should you apply?

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

• You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:
• Great opportunities for professional development
• NEST pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
• Cycle-to-work and Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes
• Free staff lunch and on-site parking

Further details about the role

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.

Commitment to safeguarding

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks. Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) Level 7 qualification or equivalent (or to be currently working towards).
• Experience of leading, motivating and developing staff within a HR and payroll operational environment.
• Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures relating to human resource management and organisational development.
• The ability to lead and deliver HR management, support and projects across our academies.
• Experience of interpreting legislation, policy and guidance to contribute to the formulation of local policies and procedures that ensure compliance with national requirements.
• Excellent ICT skills and be able to utilise a number of different packages.
• Working knowledge of UK employment law and proposed legislation changes.
• The ability to prioritise work and respond to the needs of the trust.

What the school offers its staff

• the opportunity to be part of our team, who are committed to educational excellence
• friendly and supportive staff, parents and Directors
• a commitment to high quality professional development

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Manor Wood Primary School are looking to appoint a well-organised and hardworking School Business Manager to join our friendly staff team. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, skilled, reliable and will work to ensure the smooth running of our primary school and attached Nursery, Out of School Club and Children’s Centre. The successful candidate will have excellent administrative and interpersonal skills and will be able to work efficiently and effectively to lead and manage all aspects of school administration, including routine financial, health and safety, and personnel management duties.

Manor Wood Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive school, where children are at the heart of everything that we do, and where our committed staff go the extra mile to ensure that pupils thrive in a happy and supportive environment. We have a strong focus on working with parents and the wider community to improve outcomes for everyone. We are proud that our children love learning and enjoy coming to school. Manor Wood Primary School also has a Children’s Centre on-site which provides high quality childcare for children aged 6 months to 2 years, in a thoughtfully designed space with a seamless balance between nurture and learning.

We are part of the Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust and enjoy a close and supportive working partnership with the schools across the Trust.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A committed and confident team player.
• Organised, resilient, hardworking and reliable.
• Patient, calm and loves working with people and children.
• Able to plan, organise and prioritise own time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Able to provide confidential and high-quality administrative support.
• Able to line manage a team effectively and demonstrate leadership abilities, supporting the SLT.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in school administration, communication and staff management.

What the school offers its staff

Manor Wood Primary School and Children’s Centre can offer:

• A supportive staff team who works well to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
• Parents who are supportive.
• A commitment to your professional development with a range of opportunities to further your career, including a collaborative and supportive professional network with schools across the Owlcotes Trust.
• An employee perks scheme including discounts and online offers at major high street and online retailers, and salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work.

Every day is varied and a lot of fun! At Manor Wood Primary School and Children’s Centre, we take pride in fostering a positive team atmosphere with supportive leadership.

This is a permanent position, 37 hours per week, all year round.

The successful candidate will be joining a like-minded and friendly school team. As part of Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust, we have access to a network of Lead Practitioners who are equipped to support the successful candidate in developing their career.

Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to employment and will abide by Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust's policies and procedures and Manor Wood Primary School's safeguarding and child protection policies.

The deadline for applications for this role is Friday 27th September 2024 at 12.00pm. Interviews will take place on a rolling programme throughout the application window as applications are received.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please see the job description and application process by following this link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149547/EDV-2024-MWPS-42733. Please contact the school office to request a paper copy of the recruitment pack or a paper application form.

Commitment to safeguarding

Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All adults in school, whether paid staff or a volunteer, have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All adults in our schools must abide by Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust policies and procedure and each school's Safeguarding and Child Protection policy. All successful employment candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Trust is seeking to appoint a talented individual who will bring expertise that will enhance the Trust’s workforce. We are keen to receive applications from dynamic, gracious disruptors that are positive, solution focussed and have strong communication, interpersonal skills and can provide an excellent customer service experience to all.

This is an essential position within the team at Pennyman Primary Academy. With a robust leadership structure both within the academy and across our trust, we are well-equipped to embrace the opportunities and tackle the challenges facing the education sector, particularly within SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) education.

To continue meeting the diverse needs of our pupils, we are looking to appoint a skilled and dedicated Academy Business Manager. This role requires someone who thrives on tackling challenges, finds interest in the complexities of academy operations, and is committed to developing effective, forward-thinking solutions. You will oversee risk management, fine-tune operational strategies, and ensure that we are always responsive to the evolving demands of the sector.

We are seeking a proactive leader who enjoys empowering the team and contributing to the broader school community. You will be driven to achieve personal and professional growth, while also guiding the team towards continuous improvement. Your work will be pivotal in enhancing the services we provide, ensuring that we deliver outstanding results for our children, their families, staff, and other key stakeholders.

With over 300 children at Pennyman Primary Academy, many of whom have additional needs, you will have the opportunity to see the tangible impact of your work every day. The positive, transformative influence you will have on our academy community offers a unique sense of job satisfaction.

If you are looking for a role in a nurturing, inclusive environment that places a high value on pupil outcomes and staff wellbeing, Pennyman Primary Academy could be the ideal place for you.

The Trust and the academy are proud of the family atmosphere that is engendered throughout the organisation. We have the highest expectations of everyone in our trust community to promote inclusion and equality of opportunity as well as social awareness, understanding and ensuring we all contribute to transforming children’s life chances. The role will require the post holder to liaise directly with a range of stakeholders internally and externally including CEO, Directors, Trust Improvement Team, Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers, Trustees, Local authorities, Department for Education (DfE), Ofsted and Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) as required.

We have a strong team ethos, working collaboratively to improve outcomes for our children. We are offering a varied and rewarding role, in a busy working environment, with access to excellent continuous professional development, as part of a highly functioning team. With the Director of Finance, Resources and Operations, Senior Academy Business Managers across the Trust academies work closely together, offering support and the development of effective practice through regular communication and network meetings.

This role is intended to seek a candidate that is an outstanding business leader that has specific expertise in finance. If interested in the additional responsibilities of DCFO we would be looking for the above skillset set alongside someone who has expertise linked to commerce, start-ups and non-government funded grants, to contribute towards the growth of the Trust’s traded arm of PLACE. We will welcome applications from individuals that are outstanding business leaders, will add value and has a commitment to developing their financial skills in the future[1] and are a committed to their learning

[1] For the right candidate, the Trust may appoint as a Senior Academy Business Manager only on the SCP 32 to 34 and offer the deputy CFO functions internally with a career progression pathway and additional financial reward.

What the school offers its staff

• A workplace where all staff are valued and treated with respect as outlined within the Trust’s Diamond Standards
• A passionate, enthusiastic and supportive Leadership Team
• A listening and learning organisation where all staff are encouraged to be curious and share ideas for the Trust/academies/team to improve
• Hard working, committed and dedicated staff who strive to gain the best outcomes for all children across the Trust’s academies
• Dedicated approach to children’s learning to encourage them all to be the best they can be
• Career enhancement opportunities within areas of interest as well as supporting ongoing professional development and training specific to job role
• Dedicated line manager to discuss work streams and capacity
• Free access to the Trust’s Wellbeing offer, which includes counselling, access to GP, Mindfulness and so much more.
• Free parking
• Enrolment into the local government pension scheme
• All support contracts are employed on National Joint Council (NJC) for local government services (also known as Green book)
• Benefits of the Trust’s Staff Charter which can be found at TVED Staff Charter.

Further details about the role

About the role we are looking to appoint:

Although the role of Senior Academy Business Manager, will be primarily based at Pennyman Primary Academy, that was judged by Ofsted as good in February 2023, the role has the exciting opportunity for additional responsibilities for the right candidate- Deputy Chief Finance Officer (DCFO). Regardless of position the role will involve working with senior leaders across the academy and Trust.

The role requires the candidate to work at central Trust at least one/two day a week on Trust wide projects e.g. financial management, procurement, safeguarding, Health and Safety, GDPR, HR and policy and procedure development work. During academy holidays, to support with business continuity, SABMs are required to work at central Trust.

Attached as appendix one, is an overview of Pennyman Primary Academy and PLACE.

To continue our drive for excellence, the successful candidate will have significant and proven impact in business management, as well as being enthusiastic, with a strong commitment to teamwork. The role will be required to support the Headteacher to lead the business aspects of running the academy, as well as supporting the Director of Finance, Resources and Operations as part of the role’s deputy CFO and Trust wide responsibilities.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you seeking your next challenge? Would you enjoy the opportunity to truly impact the operation of schools?

Whether you are a new or experienced School Business Manager looking to advance your career while collaborating with a team of like-minded professionals, or if you have relevant transferable skills to excel in this role, then this might be the ideal opportunity for you.

The successful applicant will be joining a team of experienced Cluster School Business Managers (C-SBM), who are currently overseeing several schools within the trust.

This post will further strengthen the services provided to our schools by working collaboratively with a small number of schools; therefore, flexibility is key. The successful applicant may be required on an ad-hoc basis to cover specific projects or staff absences.

The C-SBM will be jointly line-managed by our Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Heads of School and will work closely with our existing team in driving forward all aspects of improvement in the HEARTS Trust. The role is hybrid and will be based across our central office and schools.

The successful applicant will demonstrate excellence in all aspects of business administration and management, ideally within the education sector. The C-SBM position is a varied role which includes HR, finance (managing the budget and associated financial systems), assisting the Trust Finance Manager and Premises Lead with health and safety, site maintenance (via the site team) and working closely with the Head of School in the joint line management of various school-based staff.

We are seeking a highly ambitious professional who has the experience, motivation, enthusiasm and skill set to help lead the future vision and development of the schools and the Trust. The successful candidate will be committed to their own lifelong learning and development and to ensuring that we are one trust where all belong.

We are highly ambitious for all of our schools, we know we set the bar high, however, we believe that our young people and the communities that we serve deserve nothing less.

Due to the location of our schools, a clean driving licence and access to a vehicle are paramount. Visits are encouraged and will provide applicants with the opportunity to meet with our existing team of Business Managers.

Please contact our COO Louise Allbury: l.allbury@heartsacademy.uk to meet the team of Business Managers and to see our schools in action.

Interview Process

After the closing date, short listing will be conducted by a panel, who will match your skills/experience against the criteria in the person specification. You will be selected for interview entirely on the contents of your application form, so please read the Job Description carefully before you complete your form.

How to apply

It is very important that the HEARTS application form is completed in full, particularly section F which refers to references. We must have the full contact details of two referees, including their name, address, telephone number and email address.

Please note that we will write to the Headteacher for all education references. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.

CVs are not accepted.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date should we have enough suitable applications, therefore we advise applying early.

HEARTS Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate against any applicant on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race. For this reason, all application forms are anonymised before shortlisting takes place to ensure applicants are considered only on the relevant qualifications, skills and experience that are profiled on the application form and personal statement.

If you would like any support or assistance at any stage of your application process, please contact recruitment@heartsacademy.uk / 01268 572672. We will be happy to discuss this with you.

What the school offers its staff

Why choose HEARTS Academy Trust as your new employer?

The HEARTS way of working is based on our values of happiness, self-esteem, achievement, respect and responsibility, truth and service, all of which are embedded within each of our schools.

HEARTS Academy Trust offers a comprehensive rewards and benefits package to all colleagues, including but not limited to:

• Pension schemes (LGPS/TPS)
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to our trust Counsellor
• Access to our Mental Health First Aid team
• Additional week's leave during October
• Excellent CPD opportunities with purposeful training, including trust-wide twilights
• Supportive leadership and opportunities to collaborate across the trust
• On request, and if appropriate, flexible working

HEARTS Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of a satisfactory application form, satisfactory references that meet the requirements as set out in KCSIE, satisfactory online search and an Enhanced DBS check, to include a children's barred list check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

All applicants can view a copy of our Records Retention Policy on the Trust website, the policy sets out how we will gather, process and hold personal data of individuals during and after the recruitment process.

For further information about the HEARTS Academy Trust please visit our website at:http://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trustees are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches, medical check, prohibited from teaching check and references. References are taken up prior to interview. A copy of the trusts Child Protection Policy is available on our website:- https://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk/policies

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a qualified or experienced part qualified, highly motivated professional to the post of Finance Business Partner for the newly established ONE (Owl North East) Trust. We are looking for a dynamic and highly skilled candidate to join our central team. This is an exciting new post for our recently formed multi-academy trust and we hope that this role will appeal to current or aspiring finance business partners who are looking to join a new team with the ambition of making a positive contribution to the financial sustainability and future of our schools.

The role will begin on 6th January 2025 (dependent on the candidate’s period of notice).

The successful candidate will have:

• the ability to coach budget holders to interpret and translate financial information into objectives aligned to the strategic plan
• the skills to act as a ‘critical friend’ by providing robust check and challenge using technical knowledge
• the knowledge to drive financial and commercial efficiencies whilst ensuring suitable allocation of resources
• hold an accountancy qualification (e.g, CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA, ACA - part or fully qualified)
• experience of producing monthly accounts, forecasts and budgets including creation of all required journals (prepayments, accruals, PAYE/NI, etc.)
• experience of preparing and reviewing Balance Sheet reconciliations to support underlying accounting information
• Accounting and forecasting software/Excel user experience to navigate management accounts.
• Advanced Excel knowledge and proficient Microsoft Office user.
• IRIS Accounting / Financial Planner experience preferred but not essential
• A resilient attitude, with a strong work ethic in what can be a changing environment
• Experience of working in a small Finance team with a flexible workstyle, a “can do” work ethic and strong collaborative ethos
• Excellent networking and stakeholder relationship building skills.


We would like to hear from those candidates who feel that they can demonstrate the characteristics and skills we are looking for and hold the relevant qualifications to meet the demands of this post.

What the school offers its staff

In return, you will have the exciting opportunity to work within a newly established multi-academy trust, alongside a dynamic central team building new ways of working together for the benefit of all our schools.

Other benefits include the possibility of hybrid working ie working from home, along with a competitive working conditions package

Our ONE Trust open office also offers a supportive and collaborative environment with friendly and dedicated staff committed to making a positive difference across the whole of the organisation.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will have;

• Well developed organisational skills, with experience of scheduling preferred

• A friendly and approachable demeanour
• The ability to cope well under pressure and work within tight time constraints

What the school offers its staff

As a TPLT employee, you will have access to incredible employee benefits, including -

• The PLaTform- Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.

• Healthshield- A fully funded Healthcare Scheme which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
• Discounted nursery feesat our Academy pre schools.

• CPD opportunitiesboth internally & externally.

• A very friendly school communitywith dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.

Further details about the role

What you will do;

• Responsible for organising cover for absent teachers daily to ensure continuity in learning for our students.
• Work with the senior leadership team on the need to bring in external supply, as required
• Ensure staff are informed and kept up to date of daily arrangements beyond theinitial morning circulation.
• Support the general administrative function of the business as a part of the business support team

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Considerable relevant work experience of managing administrative (or similar) services or functions

Planning and development of administrative functions to meet the current and future needs

Establishing and maintaining relationships with contracted service providers including negotiation on service agreements and establishment of new contracts

Management and development of a team

Budget planning, monitoring and reporting

What the school offers its staff

A fantastic working environment, with an office team that works together for the benefit of children in our school

High-quality support from our Finance, Business and Estates Teams

Professional development through our School Business Manager Professional Learning Community (PLC)

Committed staff who love what they do

Amazing children who will make you smile everyday

A school who is at the heart of our community

Further details about the role

We would love you to come and visit our school and meet Anne Ingle, our Head Teacher, so you have a clear understanding of all we have to offer and how the role will work. Please make an appointment by emailing aingle@pvacademies.derbyshire.sch.uk

For further information about Flying High Partnership, visit our website or have a look at our Recruitment Information Booklet where you can hear from our CEO, Staff, and Children from across the Partnership.

Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the closing date.

We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.