Professional Development Administrative Associate

GLF Schools is seeking a highly motivated, organised and creative Professional Development Administrative Associate to join our Professional Development team, starting in September 26, with the option of an extended induction across June/July. This is a fixed term role until July 2027, with the option to extend and the opportunity for the right candidate to receive training funding and support through one of GLF Apprenticeships.Your Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-impact communications, marketing, engagement and evaluative strategies to support the delivery of high-quality professional learning across our Trust.

This is a pivotal role at the centre of our professional development infrastructure, ensuring that programmes run efficiently, stakeholders are well-informed, and data is used intelligently to strengthen impact and future development.

You will work closely with all functions within GLF including GLF’s Teaching School Hub to coordinate, promote and evaluate a wide range of professional development programmes, including internal and nationally accredited professional development.

Be part of our small and friendly team in a trust committed to evidence-informed professional development for all colleagues, regardless of their role.

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

Salary

Associate 2.1 - £23,914

Pro rate salary

£15,019.52

Hours

We are looking for someone to work 25 hours a week, 41 weeks a year (term time plus 2 weeks).

Contract

Fixed term contract until July 2027

Location

Base at The Beacon School, hybrid working is available.

Start date

September 2026, but we are happy for someone to start with us as soon as June/July to allow an extended handover.

Advert Closing Date

12th June

Interview Date

22nd June