Job Description

Employer
Cherry Fields Primary School
Location
Banbury, Oxfordshire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time, Part Time, Term Time
Salary
33,426 FTE (pro rata'd based on hours agreed)
Posted
19th September 2025
Expires
29th September 2025 11:59 AM
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Job ID
1507828


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Please note this role is not solely for Cherry Fields, it is to work across the Trust

GLF Schools has an exciting opportunity for a trust-wide School Support Manager

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with experience in school office functions and a proven track record in providing operational support to school office teams.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will work as part of GLF Schools' Business and Operations team, using their previous school office experience and expertise to provide operational guidance to school leaders and office teams. In this role, you will have the knowledge and skills across a wide range of school office functions such as admissions, attendance, school trips, census, FSM/PP, etc. We are looking for generalist school business management skills, and the candidate must be able to deliver guidance, training, and support to school office teams.



The post can be based at any of our Trust offices and there are opportunities for hybrid working. There will be a requirement to travel to our 43 academies and the Trust office as needed.



We are looking to recruit to a full-time post working across the full year or Term Time plus 3 weeks but will consider applications for flexible working. Please indicate in your supporting statement (within the application form) your preferred working pattern.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an individual who brings:


Strong operational experience in school settings - with a solid understanding of school office functions and a proven track record of supporting or managing school administrative teams. Excellent IT proficiency - including advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and familiarity with MIS, SharePoint and other collaborative platforms. Confidence in using digital tools to streamline processes is essential. Leadership and relationship-building skills - able to earn the trust of school leaders and office teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive working environment. Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities - capable of engaging effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Versatile school business management expertise - with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems, policies and train staff across various office procedures.

Join the GLF Schools Community

GLF currently has 35 schools in the primary phase, and 8 secondary schools. Our schools span a wide area, including Oxfordshire, Wokingham, Surrey, Croydon and West Sussex.


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 children Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across Southern 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 local government pension scheme Flexible working options Generous holiday allowance Healthcare benefits Work life and family friendly policies Employee wellbeing initiatives Staff benefits portal Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Hours

: This role is offered on a full-time basis, either across the full calendar year (52 weeks) or during term time with an additional three weeks. Applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements will be considered, provided such arrangements are compatible with the operational requirements of our schools. Please indicate your preferred working pattern in your application.

Contract:

Permanent

Grade

: Senior Specialist

Annual Salary:

Starting salary of 33,426 FTE, with flexibility to negotiate for candidates who bring exceptional higher-level skills and experience. Please note full-time equivalent salary will be pro-rata'd based on actual hours agreed.

Start date:

As soon as possible

Closing date

: 29th September 2025, 10AM

Interview date:

3rd October 2025




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.