Local Services Officer

Contract: Fixed Term until 20^th July 2026

Hours: 15 hours per week, 39 weeks (term time plus one week)

Working pattern: Working days/hours to be confirmed following appointment to role.

Salary: Pathway 5, £10,738 - £11,533 per annum (FTE £31,067 - £33,366)

Site: Gladstone Primary Academy

Closing date:  9am on Friday 11^th July

Start date:  1^st September 2025

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.  

Do you thrive on variety, organisation, and making a difference?

Are you proactive, calm under pressure, and confident working across multiple operational systems?

If so, they’d love to hear from you.

Your role:

Gladstone Primary Academy is looking for an exceptional Local Services Officer to take the lead in ensuring their school runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently every single day. This is a dynamic and rewarding role that touches every corner of school life—from managing compliance systems and health and safety, to supporting extended services like Breakfast Club and Stay & Play, and acting as their first aid and GDPR lead.

You’ll be the vital link between their school, the Trust, and external partners, ensuring that their systems and services not only meet legal and Trust-wide standards but also support the best possible environment for their pupils to thrive. You’ll oversee operational projects, manage digital platforms, liaise with catering and facilities teams, and keep their school website and data returns up to date.

They’re looking for someone who is highly organised, digitally confident, and a natural problem-solver. You’ll have experience with MIS platforms and tools like Sage, Every, or Bromcom, and be a strong communicator who can manage compliance and operations with discretion and care. Most importantly, you’ll be committed to pupil wellbeing and safeguarding.

Fluency Duty: As this role involves direct interaction with the public, it is essential that the candidate meets the Fluency Duty requirements as outlined in the Immigration Act 2016. The successful candidate must demonstrate fluency in English to ensure effective communication with their staff, parents and pupils.

About them:

At Gladstone Primary Academy, you’ll be part of a warm, dedicated team with a strong sense of community and purpose. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the operational excellence of their school, supported by ongoing training and development within a growing, values-led Trust. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to make a real impact every day.

Why work for them?:

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” 

At TDET, 95% of their new employees highly rate their induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of their dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one.

Ready to transform lives through education?  Apply now and make a difference!

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Thomas Deacon Education, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143859/EDV-2025-GPA-53074

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, they are committed to equality of opportunity for all. They welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join them in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

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