Job Description

Salary

Grade 5, 29,093.00
Actual salary, Term time only 24,840.095

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Part Time

Job type

Support Staff - Other

Location

Mansfield Area

Job category

Administration

Date posted

13/06/2025

Job reference

R05115



Join Horizons Academy as one of our Business Team Leaders.

Working hours: 37 Hours Monday to Friday, Term time only

Salary: Grade 5

Be part of Horizons Academy, a brand new, state of the art special school opening in January 2026 in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The purpose-built academy will meet the needs of children and young people from key stage 2 to 5 with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), along with autism spectrum conditions (ASC). The academy will accommodate 160 pupils aged 7 to 19.

We are looking for a Business Team Leader to start from September 2025 with an initial focus on assisting with work prior to the academy opening. You will be based at Yeoman Park Academy for the Autumn Term.

Why join Diverse Academies as a Team Leader?

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, highly motivated, enthusiastic and proactive Business Team Leader to lead the administration team working at our three special academies, Yeoman Park Academy, Redgate Primary Academy and Horizons Academy.

The successful candidate will:
have astute problem solving skills that engage others and support project completion; and be able to demonstrate efficient collaborative and flexible working utilising a variety of IT systems; be able to manage staff and resources, set and achieve objectives and targets; and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively over two academies and teams.

Essential
Educated to GCSE level with a good standard of English and Maths qualifications. Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students and providing equality of opportunity




Desirable
Be able to demonstrate project management skills that provide evidence of planning, implementing and completing project objectives successfully Understanding of statutory regulations in relation to Human Resources and Finance

Why join Horizons Academy?

Our vision for the new school is rooted in our firm belief that every child, regardless of individual need or ability, deserves an education that fosters inclusivity, meaningful engagement, and academic excellence. In meeting the wide-ranging specific needs of all learners, our vision is that every child and young person who learns within the walls of Horizons Academy will leave prepared for adulthood and can go on to be whoever they want to be and to achieve more than they could have ever imagined.

The opportunity

This role is for a Business Team Leader to be on site to plan for, and manage day to day operational activity on multiple areas of support services and be on site to support the senior leadership team on a daily basis around Systems, Solutions, High Performance and Best Practice. You will work as part of the team supporting across our three special academies (Horizons Academy, Redgate Primary Academy and Yeoman Park Academy). The role will be based at Horizons Academy once the academy opens. The candidate will work alongside our Team Leader, Business Manager, Academy Business Leader and the wider admin team, and will be an integral part of our successful academy.

As our academy is currently under construction, it is not possible to offer visits to the school. Visits can be arranged to Redgate Academy and Yeoman Park Academy, our two current special schools. We expect the construction to be completed in autumn 2025, ready to welcome the first students in January 2026.

If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact

Stacey Foster, sfoster@yeomanpark-ac.org.uk

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you'll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:
Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8% Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust's Diverse Association for Professional Learning Employee Assistance Programme GP helpline Health and wellbeing advice and support Eyecare vouchers Salary sacrifice schemes - electric car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc) Childcare - breakfast and after school provision Take a look at our rewards and benefits online

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Closing date: 6th July 2025

Interview date: TBC

Start date: 1st September 2025

About Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower. We respect. We care.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.