- School type
- Free Schools, Does not apply, ages 2 to 16
- School size
- 171 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Discovery Special Academy website
Trust Business Manager for Inclusion
More than one location, Tees Valley Education27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday, 37 hours a week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £42, 839 to £45, 091
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Trust is seeking an individual who is highly organised, a strong communicator and experienced in SEND administration, statutory processes, compliance and operational management. The successful candidate will bring strong strategic leadership, with the ability to shape, lead and improve systems and processes, drive sustainable improvement, work proactively and use their own initiative. Experience of local authority SEND systems, statutory casework, quality assurance and policy implementation within education or another regulated public service context will support this role.
The role will be an integral part of the SEND and inclusion team, working closely with Trust leaders, academy leaders, SEND case officers, academy business managers and external partners. The postholder will help shape and deliver the Trust’s inclusion strategy through strong administrative leadership, secure statutory practice, effective systems management and robust quality assurance of children’s Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) to ensure compliance. It is also important to ensure alldocumentation is of a high standard, funding and commissioning activity is well managed, and Trust systems support effective access to provision.
The role will report directly to the Deputy CEO for Inclusion, Standards and Sustainability, supported by the Head of Inclusive and Pastoral Education.
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 a GP, Mindfulness and so much more.
- Free parking
- Enrolment into the local government pension scheme with employer contribution of 16%.
- 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 information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
What we are looking for:
We are seeking a highly organised individual who can confidently manage a busy caseload, remain focussed on children’s outcomes and bring extensive relevant knowledge and experience, along with the skills and committed to ongoing professional development to thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment.
This role is advertise for term time only plus 5 weeks, open to conversation for whole time full time.
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.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Tees Valley Education
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@tved.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01642221156
The Trust was established in 2015 and provides education and enrichment activities to more than 1100 children across five Academies, located in Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland local authority areas. Academies within the Trust are:
• Brambles Primary Academy (2 to 11 years),
• Discovery Special Academy (2 to 16 years),
• Dormanstown Primary Academy (3 to 11 years),
• Pennyman Primary Academy (3 to 11 years), and
• Wilton Primary Academy (3 to 11 years).
All the Trust’s academies are either judged as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted as at July 2024.
School Details
Discovery Special Academy
Arranging a visit to Tees Valley Education
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tved.org.uk.
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