Office Manager
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £26,467.80 - £29,981.33 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Melskham, Wiltshire, SN12 6ES |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1538943 |
Summary
Melksham House School (MHS) is a new all through (4-16) SEMH independent special day school located within Wiltshire.
This is an exciting time to join us. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Office Manager to lead a small team of administrators.
As our Office Manager, you will also be able to:
Provide a comprehensive administrative support service to the co-Headteachers and EP colleagues, organising the school office to ensure that routine clerical functions are undertaken efficiently and in a compliant way.
Maintain the office calendar, arranging appointments and liaising with colleagues regularly to follow up on external and internal communications.
Lead on student lunches, ordering, liaising with the kitchen /classes and developing the process with regard to payment.
Ensure the office processes comply with the Data Protection Act and that all data is treated with appropriate consideration to confidentiality and security
Delegation of some tasks to other members of the administration team
Undertake minutes of Annual Review meetings as required.
Lead on purchasing of all orders.
If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to apply to join our welcoming and dedicated team.
(Please see the job description attached for full details of the responsibilities expectations of this role.)
Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.
Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time Plus 2 weeks
Interviews: 15.04.2026 or as received
Training: It is important to us to ensure you feel valued and supported. Full training appropriate to the role will be provided.
Experience: Please see the attached Job Descriptions for full details of the responsibilities, qualifications required, and expectations of this role.
Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.
Melksham House is proud to be part of Brunel Education - a growing educational community with “no barriers, only potential”. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our Children and Young People (CYP) by the application of a consistent model and approach. Building trust with children and young people is a core component of our model. Without trust, the child or young person won’t feel safe, which will in turn remove their opportunities to engage positively and build emotional resilience. Without this secure base the child or young person will not learn, know or remember, limiting progress through the planned curriculum. Our core model of support will ensure the child or young person will build trust, feel safe and subsequently learn.
For any internal Brunel candidates, please contact resourcingwiltshire @brunel.org.uk for an internal application form.
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
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
This is an exciting time to join us. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Office Manager to lead a small team of administrators.
As our Office Manager, you will also be able to:
Provide a comprehensive administrative support service to the co-Headteachers and EP colleagues, organising the school office to ensure that routine clerical functions are undertaken efficiently and in a compliant way.
Maintain the office calendar, arranging appointments and liaising with colleagues regularly to follow up on external and internal communications.
Lead on student lunches, ordering, liaising with the kitchen /classes and developing the process with regard to payment.
Ensure the office processes comply with the Data Protection Act and that all data is treated with appropriate consideration to confidentiality and security
Delegation of some tasks to other members of the administration team
Undertake minutes of Annual Review meetings as required.
Lead on purchasing of all orders.
If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to apply to join our welcoming and dedicated team.
(Please see the job description attached for full details of the responsibilities expectations of this role.)
Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.
Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time Plus 2 weeks
Interviews: 15.04.2026 or as received
Training: It is important to us to ensure you feel valued and supported. Full training appropriate to the role will be provided.
Experience: Please see the attached Job Descriptions for full details of the responsibilities, qualifications required, and expectations of this role.
Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.
Melksham House is proud to be part of Brunel Education - a growing educational community with “no barriers, only potential”. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our Children and Young People (CYP) by the application of a consistent model and approach. Building trust with children and young people is a core component of our model. Without trust, the child or young person won’t feel safe, which will in turn remove their opportunities to engage positively and build emotional resilience. Without this secure base the child or young person will not learn, know or remember, limiting progress through the planned curriculum. Our core model of support will ensure the child or young person will build trust, feel safe and subsequently learn.
For any internal Brunel candidates, please contact resourcingwiltshire @brunel.org.uk for an internal application form.
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
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