Local Services Officer
Contract: Fixed Term until 20th 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 11th July
Start date: 1st 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, we’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 our 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 our first aid and GDPR lead.
You’ll be the vital link between our school, the Trust, and external partners, ensuring that our systems and services not only meet legal and Trust-wide standards but also support the best possible environment for our pupils to thrive. You’ll oversee operational projects, manage digital platforms, liaise with catering and facilities teams, and keep our school website and data returns up to date.
We’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 our staff, parents and pupils.
About us:
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 our 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 us?:
Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits
At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one.
Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference!
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, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We 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 us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.
If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at hrteam@tdet.education
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