This is an excellent opportunity for a capable and organised Personal Assistant to play a key role at the heart of our education function. 

Your Opportunity 

As Personal Assistant, you will provide high-quality, confidential executive and administrative support to the Chief Education Officer and Education Team, enabling the smooth and effective running of the Trust’s education function. 

Working closely with senior leaders, you will play a key role in managing priorities, coordinating activity and ensuring strong communication across the team. You will act as a central point of contact, supporting the flow of information, preparing briefings and documentation, and ensuring meetings and events are well organised and professionally delivered. 

You will also provide delegated support to the CEO and wider Executive Team, working with the Executive Officer to ensure continuity and alignment across priorities. This is a varied and fast-paced role, requiring excellent organisational skills, discretion and the ability to build strong working relationships across the Trust. 

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with a base at GLF Head Office in Banstead, Surrey, with travel as required. 

What we are looking for 

• Highly organised with excellent planning and time management skills, able to prioritise effectively and meet multiple deadlines 
• Strong communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills, confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels 
• Technically proficient with strong IT skills and experience managing information across systems and websites 
• Calm, resilient, and adaptable, with the ability to handle competing demands in a fast-paced environment 
• Proactive and motivated team player with strong initiative, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous development 

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 2,500 colleagues and over 17,500 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: 36 hours a week, 41/42 weeks per year (term time plus 2-3 weeks) 

Salary: Senior Specialist - £34,429 FTE 

Pro-rata salary: £31,137.99 (41 weeks) OR £31,897.46 (42 weeks)

Start date: ASAP 

Close date: Wednesday 22 July 2026 

Interview date: Tuesday 28th July 2026 

At GLF Schools, the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is our top priority. We are fully committed to safeguarding and expect everyone who works or volunteers with us to share that commitment. All roles are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We understand that life is busy and that flexibility matters. That’s why we’re happy to explore flexible working arrangements that help you balance your professional and personal commitments.

GLF Schools is proud to celebrate the rich diversity of our schools and communities. We’re building a culture where:

• Everyone is respected and valued.
• Discrimination is never tolerated.
• Equity and fairness are at the heart of everything we do.
• Staff, children, and students are safe to express their identities.

We believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and our community. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from groups that are underrepresented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, trans and non-binary individuals, people of all ages, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people of all faiths and beliefs.

To help us manage applications efficiently:

• We may close this vacancy early if we receive a strong response, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
• We may also interview shortlisted candidates before the official closing date.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we will carry out an online search and request references for all shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to complete a self-declaration form. You will have the opportunity in the application form to confirm if you would prefer referees to be contacted after your interview.