School Support Manager

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 Managerwith 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 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 2000 colleagues and over 17000 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 33426 FTE with flexibility to negotiate for candidates who bring exceptional higher-level skills and experience. Please note full-time equivalent salary will be pro-ratad based on actual hours agreed.

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing date: 29th September 2025 10AM

Interview date: 3rd October 2025