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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 please apply with your CV and our recruitment partner will be in touch to arrange a call.
The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9:00am on Monday 12th May 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing 19th May 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.
