Office and Operations Lead

Danetree Primary School, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9SE

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  12 January 2026

• Closing date

  27 January 2026 at 9:30am

• Date listed

  14 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: GLF Specialist £27,061 FTE (Actual - £25,494.05)

Office and Operations Lead job summary

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

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Danetree Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 943 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Danetree Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/danetree-primary-school

Danetree Primary School has gone through an exciting journey to become a four-form entry Primary school in September 2016. Recently rated by Ofsted as an 'Outstanding' school, we pride ourselves on the commitment and dedication of the entire staff body and we proudly promote our passion and desire to assist in the educational development and enhancement of each and every child within our school.

Our mission is clear; ‘Danetree is a caring school where learning is creative, challenging and inspiring; enabling all to achieve their potential.

Be part of our creative and passionate team as we plan the next step on our journey, and Grow, Learn and Flourish within GLF Schools.

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