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? 

Artemis Academy is seeking to appoint its inaugural School Business Manager to advise and support the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team in providing vision, strategic direction, professional leadership and operational management to ensure high quality education, pastoral and therapeutic care for all students.

Artemis Academy is a new special education school based in Faringdon, Oxfordshire. It will be a therapeutic day school for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC).

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?

• Professional Growth: Access to tailored training, secondments, and opportunities 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.

• The rare opportunity to help establish a brand new specialist school from its inception
• A pivotal leadership role shaping the operational foundations of a pioneering therapeutic provision
• A highly supportive senior leadership team and strong Trust-wide infrastructure
• Access to a collaborative network of experienced School Business Managers across The Gallery Trust
• A culture that values professionalism, innovation, reflection and continuous improvement
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on a school designed to transform outcomes for children and young people with SEND

How to Apply

To apply for this post, please complete an application form via MyNewTerm. 

Deadline for all applications: Monday 15 June at Midday

Interviews will take place on 30 June

At The Gallery Trust, inclusion is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcome, respected, and supported throughout our recruitment process. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or have any additional needs that may require adjustments at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know.

We are very happy to talk with you about what would help you feel comfortable and able to perform at your best. This might include providing information in alternative formats, allowing extra time, or making practical adjustments to the process.

If you would like to know more about Artemis Academy and this post, then please make contact with Laura Dennis at: l.dennis@thegallerytrust.co.uk

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.