Business Support Assistant

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and progression

Professional development opportunities

Discount on DST school fees

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension schemes

Job summary

Nottingham Girls' High School - GDST is seeking a proactive Business Support Administrator to join the busy school office in Nottingham. The role supports pupils, staff, visitors and the wider school community with high-quality administration and a welcoming front-of-house service.

You will handle diary management, data entry, filing, processing orders, reprographics, manage emails and maintain supplies, greet visitors, manage calls, oversee sign-in procedures, and ensure safeguarding and health

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience and organisation skills.
• Clear, professional communication with pupils, staff and visitors.
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload and work calmly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Diary management, data entry, filing and processing orders.
• Reprographics, managing emails and maintaining supplies.
• Greet visitors, manage calls, oversee sign-in procedures, safeguarding and health & safety compliance.
• Support school events, trips, pupil induction and related activities.

Skills

Administrative experience

Diary management

Data entry

Communication skills

Front-of-house experience

Tools

Office suite

Job description

While this position is advertised on a full-time, full-year basis, we are committed to flexible working and would be pleased to hear from candidates who wish to be considered for a job-share opportunity, subject to finding a suitable job-share partner.

Employer Nottingham Girls' High School - GDST
Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Contract Type Permanent
Hours Full Time, Part Time, Term Time, Job Share
Salary Grade 2 (£27,132)
Start Date As Soon As Possible
Expires 15th October 2026 11:59 PM

We are looking for a proactive and organised Business Support Administrator to join our busy school office. This is a varied role supporting pupils, staff, visitors and the wider school community, ensuring high-quality administration and a welcoming front-of-house service.

You'll handle day-to-day office tasks including diary management, data entry, filing, processing orders, reprographics, managing emails and maintaining supplies. You'll greet visitors, manage calls, oversee sign-in procedures, and ensure safeguarding and health and safety standards are followed. The role also supports school events, trips and meetings, as well as pupil induction, supervision and occasional classroom or off-site support.

You may assist with pupil welfare, including first aid if qualified, and help maintain medical records. You'll contribute to school communications such as newsletters and notices and provide clear guidance on school procedures. Confidentiality, professionalism and adherence to policies - including GDPR and safeguarding - are essential.

We're seeking someone with strong administrative experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload. You'll be calm under pressure, empathetic when supporting pupils and families and confident working collaboratively as part of a friendly, forward-thinking team. A genuine commitment to girls' education and keeping children safe is central to the role.

While this position is advertised on a full-time, full-year basis, we are committed to flexible working and would be pleased to hear from candidates who wish to be considered for a job-share opportunity, subject to finding a suitable job-share partner.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at DST schools
• A free 2- course meal during term time
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Free access to our recently opened fitness suite

Our commitment

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change. We want every colleague to feel valued, respected and supported, and we actively welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

We are equally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must therefore be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.