Office & Operations Lead

Danetree Primary School; Epsom; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding primary school in Epsom is seeking an Office and Operations Lead to ensure the smooth running of administrative and operational functions. The role involves providing operational leadership in ICT, compliance, and contract management, contributing significantly to the school’s effectiveness. Candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills, be highly organized, and ideally have experience in a school environment. This is an exciting opportunity to impact the daily experiences of students and staff, with a supportive working environment and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Exceptional professional development opportunities

Flexible working options

Access to staff benefits portal

Work life and family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Proactive and organised individual for school operations.
• Ability to manage administrative and operational functions.
• Experience or understanding of the school environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient running of administrative functions.
• Provide operational leadership for ICT and compliance.
• Support community usage and contract management.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Highly organised and able to prioritise workload effectively

Motivated and enthusiastic

Able to work effectively as part of a team

Experience of working in a school environment or in a similar role

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as an Office and Operations Lead in our Ofsted rated "Outstanding" School.

If you thrive in a busy environment, have excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for supporting education, we’d love to hear from you!

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Office and Operations Lead to ensure the smooth and efficient running of our school’s administrative and operational functions. With the support of Senior Leadership, you will play a key role in providing operational leadership for aspects of ICT, community usage, contract management, administration, premises management, compliance, health and safety, security and operations support in the school. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on the daily experience of our pupils, staff, and the wider community.

What we are looking for:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly organised and able to prioritise workload effectively
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Experience of working in a school environment or in a similar role

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information before applying.

About Danetree Primary School

Danetree is a four-form entry, Ofsted rated "OUTSTANDING" School set in fantastic grounds in West Ewell, Epsom. Our forward-thinking approach and dedicated staff aim to provide the best education for our children.

As an academy within GLF Schools. we benefit from sharing outstanding resources, and support in every aspect of school life from learning and teaching to staffing and educational expertise.

We can offer you:

• The support of GLF schools and the opportunity to be part of an inspirational, growing, and dynamic organisation
• Exceptional professional development opportunities through a tailored CPD programme
• An exciting opportunity to work within a growing school, shaping the future and strategic direction
• Confident, enthusiastic, and well-behaved children who enjoy learning
• A commitment to providing children with high quality learning opportunities

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with , our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Cuddington Croft Primary School, Danetree Primary School and Floreat Wandsworth Primary School .

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: GLF Specialist £27,061 FTE

Pro Rata Salary: £25,494.05

Hours: 37.5hrs - 8am – 4pm Monday to Friday - 41 weeks (Term time plus 2 weeks)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Tuesday 27th January at 9.30am

Interview Date: TBC

Safeguarding Statement

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.