School Business Manager Level 2

Job Description

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. 

Bardwell School has 121 pupils on roll, aged 2 to 19, following recent expansion of the school buildings. 

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 Academy 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 the red box at the bottom of the page.

How to Apply

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

Deadline for all applications: Friday 5 June at Midday

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.

You can contact our recruitment team in confidence at recruitment@thegallerytrust.co.uk or by calling 01865 557004. We are here to help and would love to hear from you.

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. 

Related Documents

1. School Business Manager Bardwe…pdf