We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity to join our OFSTED Outstanding Special School. As we launch our new site, Briarwood South, Knowle, we are expanding our Support Staff Team and welcoming new colleagues to be part of this exciting next chapter.
We are seeking to appoint an Administrator in the front office of our new site, Briarwood South, Throgmorton Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1HR.
Briarwood has a dedicated team of staff, governors and parents/carers who are proud to support 167 children and young people aged 3 to 19 years and are passionate about their progress, happiness and care.
You will be required to provide receptionist duties and be a point of contact for parents and visitors, along with providing administrative support for the completion of efficient support services in the running of the school, as well as ensuring information flows are effective. Experience and knowledge of working in an education setting is desirable. This is an exciting opportunity to join our school in a period of rapid development. If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding admin position this could be the job for you.
The post is 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 8.15 am to 4.15 pm and Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm (which includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch break). Term time only, working 39 weeks (including 5 inset days), 13 weeks school holidays of which 6.6 weeks are paid as annual leave. No entitlement to annual leave during term time. £23,473 to £25,150 (Actual Salary) depending on local government continuous service.
NB: We are unable to sponsor visas for this role as it does not meet the required criteria for sponsorship
Closing Date: 11th February 2026 at 11.59pm
Interview Date: To be Confirmed
Start Date: As soon as possible dependent on notice period and DBS clearance.
Briarwood School is committed to providing Equal Opportunities for its pupils and staff and safeguarding children. All employees must have an enhanced DBS clearance (this will be carried out by the school if you are successful).
Briarwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.