Dear Applicant,

I am delighted that you are interested in finding out more about the position of Office Manager at  Journeys Academy. This position offers the successful applicant an exciting opportunity to join a newly created team at a brand-new special school for children with communication and autism needs which is due to open in September 2026. 

Journeys Academy will be one of the eleven Academies that form the Agora Learning Partnership; an organisation where collaboration and partnership are believed to be the key to success. The Agora Learning Partnership is a place where we ‘work together, learn together and succeed together’. At the Agora Learning Partnership, children are placed at the heart of all decisions that are made; it is also a place where school leaders make ‘local decisions for local children’ to ensure the needs of the children are met.

 Journeys Academy's design was inspired by the local area of Potters Bar, and we are proud to be a school built on the shared vision of working together, learning together, succeeding together. At Journeys Academy, we believe that education is exactly that – a journey. One that children, families, staff and the wider community travel together, supporting and learning from one another every step of the way.

Our children are at the heart of everything we do. Through a carefully planned, individualised curriculum alongside the National Curriculum, we encourage them to be curious, resilient and reflective, developing a genuine love of learning that will stay with them throughout their education journey and for life. As lifelong learners ourselves, we model curiosity and openness, showing our children that learning does not end at the classroom door. We are ambitious for every child and committed to ensuring that everyone is supported and challenged as they grow academically, socially and emotionally celebrating our community’s uniqueness and diversity.

Collaboration is central to our success. By working closely with families, professionals and partner organisations, we enrich the experiences we offer and strengthen the outcomes we achieve, ensuring the best for every child. Together, we create a nurturing, aspirational environment where everyone belongs and everyone can succeed. 

Our team look forward to welcoming you to Journeys Academy.  We are confident that by working together, learning together and succeeding together, we can help every child at Journeys Academy thrive.

We are looking for passionate, innovative team members with experience and interest in special education to take on this rare challenge. If you are seeking a new challenge, the opportunity to build a fantastic learning space and passionate about ensuring a child’s learning journey is a positive one, we want to hear from you.

I hope you find the information in this recruitment pack useful; however, you may like to find out more about the role. I am more than happy to talk through this opportunity. 

 A school visit prior to application is unfortunately not possible at this time, due to it currently being a working building site. However, please feel free to contact me on Sheryl.Wall@Journeys.Agoralp.co.uk to arrange a confidential call.

The Agora Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. This post will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

Please note that all recruitment is handled directly by our team; we do not work with external agencies.

I look forward to hearing from you.

 Kind regards,

 Sheryl Wall

Headteacher