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  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    20 June 2025 at 9:30am

  • Date listed

    5 June 2025

Job details

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Working pattern

Part time, full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

GLF Specialist £26,272 FTE

Operations Lead job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as an 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 Operations Lead to ensure the smooth and efficient running of our school’s day-to-day operations. 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.

The Details

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Salary: GLF Specialist £26,272 FTE

Pro Rata Salary: £18,150.54

Hours: 27.5hrs a week (Working pattern to be agreed) - 41 weeks (Term time plus 2 weeks)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 20th June at 9.30am

Interview Date: TBC

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

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About Danetree Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
950 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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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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