"We develop our pupils to have the skills to thrive in society"
Office Manager
Ref: SCH-TPAT-0034Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 0.000 Pay Grade: Support Staff | SCP27 - SCP30The Role
About us
Hawthorn Academy is a new SEMH secondary school based in Bracknell Forest due to open in September 2025, providing specialist education for children aged 11 — 16 years with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH), including children with ASD. The school will open with 10 places, growing to 50. The school will be sited at the College Hall campus in year 1, moving to a purpose-built school during year 2.
The school is part of The Propeller Academy Trust, a special school MAT comprising currently of 3 schools based in South Oxfordshire: Fitzwaryn, Kingfisher and Bishopswood. The Trust is due to welcome Woodeaton Manor School (an SEMH provision in Oxford) in June ’25 following an academisation order, and Forest View School in Bracknell (estimated opening Sept ’27) following a successful bid in wave 3.
The Trust has a successful outreach programme and supports over 70 local mainstream schools with outstanding feedback and outcomes.
Propeller is proud of its educational performance. Its curriculum is personalised and focuses on the destinations and long-term aspirations of its pupils and their families, linking directly with their communities including pupils moving directly into employment.
Main purpose
We are looking for an experienced, proactive, and dynamic Office Manager to take up this demanding and rewarding post within our new school. Arriving at a very exciting time, you will have the opportunity to support the headteacher to develop and shape the team and environment.
The Officer Manager has a key role in the effective management of school systems, and you must have a strong administration background, good customer service skills, be able to line manage others and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. You will also need to have excellent numeracy skills as this role will involve cash handling and be an excellent communicator with a professional manner with an empathy for young people with special educational needs.
What we can offer you
· Competitive pay
· Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with enhanced benefits for members i.e., life insurance
· Refer a friend bonus (up to £500)
· Maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave entitlement
· Free occupational health support
· Free eye test for DSE users
· Free flu vaccinations
· Wellbeing days (3 per year, pro rata for part time staff)
· Free tea and coffee
· A welcoming and supportive school with a friendly team of staff and governors
· Full training and ongoing support
How to Apply
For further details of the post and how to apply please visit https://thepropelleracademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies. If you would like to discuss the post further, please contact Clare Offill at clare.offill@propellertrust.org.
Please note that CV’s will NOT be accepted.
Please note if you have not received communication from the school inviting you for an interview within ten working days of the closing date of the post, you can assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We thank you for your interest in the school and encourage you to apply for suitable vacancies in the future.
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| Good qualifications in both English and Maths | GCSE's |
Essential
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| NVQ 2/3 qualification in Administration | NVQ3 in Business Administration or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline (or working towards) |
Desirable
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Safeguarding Information
The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.
Where the role for which you are applying involves engaging in regulated activity, it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
A copy of the Propeller Academy Trust’s Child Protection Policy and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed via each member schools website.
Hawthorn Academy
PRU
Wokingham
Wokingham
RG40 3BT
Emma Mackrell
emma@propellertrust.org https://www.propellertrust.orgAt The Propeller Academy Trust, we are dedicated to supporting young people with special educational needs, fostering an environment where every student progresses along their own unique path. Our passion for inclusion and innovation drives us to create exceptional opportunities for students to thrive, achieve their full potential, and embrace their individuality.
When you join our team, you’ll become part of a supportive and collaborative community, united by a shared mission to make a real difference every day. Whether you're an experienced professional or starting your journey in education, we offer a nurturing workplace where your talents, skills, and ambitions can flourish.
Our staff benefit from extensive Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes, secondment opportunities across our Trust sites, and a vast range of discounts available to those working in education. We also prioritise staff wellbeing, offering initiatives such as wellbeing days, because we believe that supporting our staff is as important as supporting our students.
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