Office Manager

The Role

Wyndham Park Infants’ School is a mainstream primary with 270 pupils between the ages of 4-7 and St Mark’s CofE School is a mainstream Junior School for pupils aged 7-11 years both Education Provisions (EPs) have a SEND resource base.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and efficient dual site Office Manager across both EPs to ensure the smooth running of the office functions with excellent experience of working in a school or similar environment and leading a team of administrators. Within our EPs we are committed to the education and wellbeing of each and every child, and we take pride in the EPs’ positive and caring culture.

Wyndham Park Infant School and St Mark’s CofE Junior School are proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our CYP within our SEND, CofE and mainstream EPs.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can lead on providing administrative support to the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Has strong ICT skills and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Package including Outlook
• Has fantastic customer service front facing experience
• Organised and efficient with excellent data accuracy and experience of Management Information Systems (MIS)
• Can assist in planning and development of support services
• Is able to liaise with a variety of stakeholders
• Has excellent professional written and verbal communication skills

We can offer you:

• Amazing, well-behaved children who have excellent attitudes to life and learning.
• A positive family of experienced colleagues who will support and challenge you.
• A unique opportunity to work in a school where everyone is valued equally.

Excellent opportunities to develop and broaden your experiences and opportunities.

Closing date: 11/07/2024

Interview date: 17/07/2024

Benefits

Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel Academies Trust have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:

• Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
• Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
• Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village
• Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
• Excellent pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Continuous Service date honoured

We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.

To learn more about our Trust and our mission, please do visit our website at www.brunel.org.uk.

Safeguarding Statement

Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.

Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.

Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education to present day (with gaps accounted for). Please make sure all gaps in employment are explained in the box provided.