Business Support Administrator

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Sutton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Extensive professional development

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Fees discount for GDST schools

Loans for training

Cycle to Work

Travel season ticket loans

Job summary

Sutton High Prep School is seeking an organised, dynamic and versatile Business Support Administrator to contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the school. You will provide high-quality administrative and front-of-house support, welcoming pupils, parents and visitors while handling confidential information with discretion.

You will assist with reception duties, communications, record keeping, event coordination and operational processes, helping to create a well-run and efficient school

Qualifications

• Provide high-quality administrative and front-of-house support.
• Assist with communications, record keeping and operational processes.
• Support pupil welfare, trips, and school events as required.

Responsibilities

• Reception duties and front-of-house support to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Coordinate administrative activities and school processes.
• Maintain confidentiality and deliver a welcoming service.

Skills

Administrative support

Front-of-house

Communication

Record keeping

Event coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Required from: 1 September 2026

Contract term: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Salary: £30,291 FTE £25,015 Term Time Only

Sutton High Prep School is seeking an organised, dynamic and versatile Business Support Administrator to play a key role in the smooth and effective day-to-day running of the school.

Providing high-quality administrative and front-of-house support, you will help ensure that school processes are efficiently coordinated and professionally managed. You will maintain confidentiality at all times while delivering a warm, welcoming and responsive service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

With a strong focus on excellent service and organisation, you will support a wide range of administrative activities, including reception duties, communications, record keeping, event coordination and operational processes. By handling information accurately, responding to enquiries professionally and supporting school procedures consistently, you will make an important contribution to a positive, efficient and well-run school environment.

Working as part of a collaborative wider team, you may also provide support with pupil welfare, trips, events and other school activities as required, helping to create a safe, organised and inclusive experience for the whole school community

About Sutton High Prep School

Sutton High Prep School is part of Sutton High School, an academically selective independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18.

Situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, the school benefits from excellent public transport links and easy access to major roads. Both the Senior and Prep Schools are recognised as being among the leading schools in the country.

Sutton High School is characterised by its warm, happy and inclusive community, where girls support and encourage one another to aspire, achieve and flourish.

Why work at Sutton High Prep School?

The School is a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA).

As part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we offer exceptional opportunities for professional development, training and the sharing of best practice across our schools.

Employee Benefits Include

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Closing date: Friday 7 August 2026.