HR Business Partner

The Gallery Trust, Oxford, OX4 4DU

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP 2025

• Closing date

  13 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Competitive

HR Business Partner job summary

Job overview

We are delighted by your interest in the HR Business Partner position at The Gallery Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and dynamic individual to join our high-performing HR team and contribute to our mission: improving outcomes and life prospects for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Oxfordshire.

About Us

As a successful and expanding multi-academy trust, The Gallery Trust has grown from a single special academy in 2013 to the largest special school MAT in Oxfordshire, now comprising seven schools across the county. Our growth continues, with a new free special school in development and several innovative initiatives underway, including Outreach services, short breaks provision, and our Training Hub.

About the Role

To deliver a high quality, professional HR Business Partner Service, offering advice, guidance, direction and support to colleagues in Trust schools and the central team, underpinned by a commitment to promoting the vision and values of the Trust.

Several of the key responsibilities include:

HR Casework; To provide advice and guidance to schools on routine and complex HR matters including, but not limited to, disciplinary and grievance, probation, performance management and capability

Support schools with absence management

Attend school-based HR meetings in person

Manage and maintain accurate and up to date HR casework records, maintaining confidentiality at all times

Work closely with the Head of HR on the HR dashboards and analysis

Partner with schools to embed Trust HR policies and processes

Deputise and / or provide cover in the absence of the Head of HR

Work with the Designated Safeguarding Manager to ensure compliance in Safer Recruitment and statutory obligation for KCSIE are met

Management of the recruitment cycle for Trust central positions

Support the Head of HR with change management projects, including organisational development, staffing reviews and restructures

Lead wellbeing liaison across the Trust

Manage Trust wide template and toolkit creation for all HR procedures

Support payroll processes linked to HR, providing the Senior Payroll Officer with HR guidance and employment law advice, where required

Support the Finance and Operations Director with internal/external audit

Work effectively with Trust leaders, managers and staff to achieve the objectives of the post, fostering a culture of openness, transparency and a solution focused approach

About You

English and Math’s GCSE grade C/4 or above and CIPD qualification or relevant experience

Achieved, or working towards CIPD qualification

Experience of managing employee relations cases and advising senior managers

Experience of managing end to end recruitment process

Knowledge of employment law and legislation

Understanding of absent management process and their application in practice

Basic knowledge and understanding of payroll administration

Knowledge of change management projects e.g. organisational development

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Knowledge of national terms and conditions or employment relating to schools, including STPCD, The Burgundy Book and The Green Book

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical and emotional resilience; Able to work accurately under pressure

Proven commitment to own professional development

How to Apply

To find more information about the job role please see the candidate information pack and for a further conversation please contact Rebecca Beach - rbeach@academicis.co.uk / 07733628155

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is Midday on Friday 13th June 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing 16th June 2025.

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, 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.

Commitment to safeguarding

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.

Applying for the job

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About The Gallery Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Gallery Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-gallery-trust

The Gallery Trust is a Special Multi Academy Trust which is dedicated to improving outcomes for SEND learners in Oxfordshire. We strive to provide the best possible specialist learning experience for all pupils.

Our Strategic Aims

• Places where innovation drives learning – our schools have a clear purpose, they educate the whole child and prepare them for adulthood. Everything we do, from our curriculum offer to our pastoral care, is meaningful and driven by the needs of learners.

• Places where relationships drive engagement and achievement – our schools are built around exceptional relationships. We provide excellent experiences, growth, and opportunities for pupils and staff, and specialist working environments and resources.

• Places which provide exceptional knowledge and support – our schools are supported by a skilled and experienced central team which provides high quality school improvement and central support services.

• Places which inspire and influence – our schools are committed to collaborating with our local and national partners and communities to ensure that children and young people with SEND receive the education and opportunities they deserve.

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