Regional Projects and Operations Lead
The Beacon School, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 1AG14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
16 September 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Leadership 1 - £47,160 FTE
Regional Projects and Operations Lead job summary
Make a difference across a region of schools.
Are you an experienced project and operations professional who enjoys delivering cross-functional projects, solving complex operational challenges, and turning strategic plans into successful outcomes? Join GLF Schools as a Regional Projects and Operations Lead and play a key role in helping our schools thrive.
About GLF Schools
As a Multi-Academy Trust of 43 schools, comprising 35 primary and 8 secondary schools, GLF Schools is organised into three primary regions and a secondary phase group. Within each region, the Regional Projects and Operations Lead plays a pivotal role in delivering cross-functional projects, driving operational compliance, and ensuring schools receive responsive, high-quality operational support.
Four exciting opportunities across GLF Schools
We are recruiting for four Regional Projects and Operations Lead positions: one for each of our three primary regions and one supporting our secondary phase. Regular travel between schools within the assigned region or phase will be required, with flexibility for hybrid working.
The role is 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, and will be based at a GLF regional location. Requests for term-time working plus four weeks may be considered, subject to the operational requirements of the Trust and the effective delivery of the role.
The four available positions are listed below. Applicants are encouraged to indicate their preferred region or phase.
- Western Region: Supporting 10 primary schools across Oxfordshire and Hampshire.
- Central Region: Supporting 11 primary schools across Sunbury, Camberley, Epsom, Banstead and London Boroughs.
- South-East Region: Supporting 11 primary schools across Caterham, Redhill, Crawley and London Boroughs.
- Secondary Phase: Supporting our 8 secondary schools across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Surrey and South London, working collaboratively across the phase.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines project leadership, operational coordination and stakeholder engagement. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will work closely with Regional Education Directors, Headteachers and Regional Functional Partners across Finance, HR, Education, Estates and IT to drive implementation of key priorities.
Projects vary depending on the needs of schools and the Trust. Illustrative examples include implementing specialist SEND provision, managing high-value SLAs with external partners, establishing a new nursery provision or delivering complex initiatives that support school improvement and growth. The role is not about being the subject matter expert in every operational discipline. Rather, the role is centred on coordinating specialist expertise and converting expert guidance into successful project delivery and sustainable operational outcomes for schools.
You will also play an important role in promoting operational excellence across the region, supporting schools to meet key statutory and Trust requirements, identifying opportunities for improvement, and supporting schools to navigate change successfully.
Interested in finding out more?
We appreciate that this is a unique and varied role. If you would like an informal conversation before applying, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Katie Sullivan, Recruitment Partner, with your name and phone number – contact details can be found on the job description attached.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience leading projects, operational initiatives or change programmes in large organisations involving multiple stakeholders.
- Takes ownership, follows through on commitments, and demonstrates a strong sense of accountability for delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing competing priorities while maintaining focus on what matters most.
- Brings a collaborative, solutions-focused approach and enjoys helping schools overcome challenges and make progress.
- Is adaptable, resilient and committed to achieving positive outcomes for schools, staff and pupils.
Join Our 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 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 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.
Our Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish.
- Access to our highly competitive pension scheme
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies.
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal.
- Community and collaboration working model.
The Details
Pay Scale: Leadership 1
Annual Salary: £47,160 full-time equivalent
Hours: 36 hours a week, 52 weeks a year. Requests for term-time working plus four weeks may be considered, subject to the operational requirements of the Trust and the effective delivery of the role.
Base Location: GLF regional office, with hybrid working options available
Start Date: ASAP
Close Date: Wednesday, 30th September 9am
Interview Date: Wednesday, 7th October and Thursday, 8th October
This role is advertised across multiple regions. Please submit one application only and indicate your preferred location(s) within your application. We will consider you for all relevant opportunities.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Beacon School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 959 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- The Beacon School website
The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust, dedicated to serving our local community. Our core purpose is to ensure exceptional student progress and well-being, and as a member of our teaching staff, you will be supported in achieving this goal. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of an outstanding curriculum, working alongside our team to create engaging and innovative learning experiences. In addition to your teaching responsibilities, you'll have access to a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities, allowing you to inspire students beyond the classroom.
At The Beacon School, we believe in the importance of staff well being and professional development. You'll join a strong and supportive staff body with numerous opportunities for collaboration and growth. Our school culture emphasises teamwork and camaraderie with regular staff social events fostering a sense of community.
Upon joining the Beacon School, you will:
Join an exceptionally warm and welcoming team of staff.
Teach students who want to learn.
Be supported by a highly experienced team in the Faculty.
Have access to an excellent programme of CPD.
Have the opportunity to be coached and/or become a coach.
Be able to collaborate and develop your career alongside other colleagues from across the 42 GLF Schools.
Receive a laptop and the use of IRIS technology to help you shape your teaching.
Have recognition of previous school continuous service.
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