We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Administration and Communications professional to lead our school’s administrative team, oversee high-quality communications, and help showcase our school to the wider community.
Your opportunity
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated individual to lead our school's administrative team and support the production and creation of external and internal communications to effectively promote the school and to provide key information for internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of working in a similar role and leading teams, and experience of working in a school environment would be advantageous.This key role demands a proactive person with excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of decision-making, team management, and fostering a professional, positive, and customer-oriented atmosphere for students, staff, and families.
You will need strong organisational skills and be able to prioritise your own workload and that of your team, and thrive in working in a busy and varied environment.
What we are looking for
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Knowledge of the education sector
- Ability to develop and maintain efficient record keeping/management information systems, providing accurate records and reports as required
- Excellent written and communication skills including the ability to tailor communication to a range of audiences using a variety of mediums
- Experience of working with senior managers/headteachers and other key stakeholders across an organisation
- Proven experience of supporting the delivery of processes and systems in a regulated service area
- Experience of leading a team/supervising the work of others
About The Beacon School
The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community and are, once again, oversubscribed with student applicants. Our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and wellbeing. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.
We know that we get the best out of all our staff when we invest in them. Staff are trusted and their professional development is a key priority. Colleagues have access to an extensive programme of internal and external training opportunities and being part of one of the largest trusts in the country ensures our colleagues’ excellent career opportunities. The school is an exciting and innovative place to work.
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 16,000 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
- Career pathways and talent management
- 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: September 2025
Salary: Senior Specialist £33,426 - £35,350 FTE
Actual Salary: £30,968.21 - £32,750.74
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 42 weeks per year (Term Time + 3 weeks)
Contract Type: Permanent and Full-time
Closing Date: Monday 8th September at 9.30am
Interview Date: TBC
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.
