Business Support Administrator

Notting Hill & Ealing High School - GDST; London Borough of Ealing; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Wellbeing programme

Fee discount

Free staff lunches

Gym access

Job summary

Notting Hill & Ealing High School - GDST is seeking a Business Support Administrator for November 2026. The role is full-time, full-year, based in Ealing, with a salary of £31,200–£35,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.

The postholder will support day-to-day running, front-of-house services, and a range of administrative tasks within the Business Support function. They will handle reception duties, communications, record keeping, photocopying, event coordination and operational

Qualifications

• Administrative and front-of-house support experience
• Strong organisational and confidentiality skills
• Excellent communication and reception duties

Responsibilities

• Provide front-of-house and administrative support across the school
• Coordinate reception duties, communications, record keeping, photocopying and events
• Assist with pupil welfare, trips and school activities as needed

Job description

Business Support Administrator
For November 2026
Full-Time, Full Year
£31,200 - £35,000 p/a depending on skills and experience

The Business Support Administrator plays an important role in supporting the smooth and effective day-to-day running of the school through the delivery of high-quality administrative, organisational and front-of-house support. As part of the Business Support function, the postholder will help ensure that school processes are well coordinated, efficient and professionally managed, while maintaining confidentiality and providing a welcoming and responsive service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

With a strong focus on service and organisation, they will support a wide range of administrative activity including reception duties, communications, record keeping, photocopying, event coordination and operational processes. They will contribute to a positive and well-run school environment by ensuring that information is handled accurately, enquiries are dealt with professionally and school procedures are supported consistently and effectively.

As part of a collaborative wider team, this role may also support pupil welfare, trips, events and other school activities as required, helping to ensure a safe, organised and inclusive experience for the whole school community.

About the School

NHEHS is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community. We occupy a site in suburban, leafy, west Ealing with excellent transport links. As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression


• Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (GDST will match employee contributions up to 12%)


• Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24-hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services


• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools


• Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year)


• In-school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga and access to the school gym

Closing date: Wednesday 28th October at 12pm but early applications are welcomed. Interviews will take place on 5th November 2026. In the event of receiving a high volume of applications we reserve the right to interview throughout the process and to bring forward the closing date

NHEHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.