Office Manager

Churchward School is an Education Provision (EP) that caters for Children and Young People (CYP) aged 11-19 years with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and/or Social Communication Interaction Difficulties (SCID).

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our growing school in a pivotal role, supporting the organisation and administration of the provision. Churchward School is currently based over 3 sites (Tadpole Garden Village, Lydiard Millicent, Bristol Street SN1) and as the office manager, you will oversee the administration team across all locations, ensuring all operational duties are maintained including finance, health & safety and compliance. 

This opportunity is ideal for someone who has previous senior office experience, with excellent attention to detail in written and verbal communication to maintain smooth administrative processes across all 3 sites.

We at Brunel Academies Trust are a proud, growing educational community with a vision of “no barriers, only potential”.

The accompanying job descriptions and person specifications will hold full details of the roles and responsibilities.

For existing Brunel employees please request an internal application form from resourcingswindon@brunel.org.uk

In the first instance we would welcome your application via SAM People Recruit. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using resourcingswindon@brunel.org.uk or 01793 268820 and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.

Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

Hours of work: 37 hrs per week  -  Term time only       

Contract type:  Permanent

Interview Date: 04.04.25

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

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. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

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.