Business Support Assistant

GDST; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Fees discount for GDST schools

Free 2-course meals during term time

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Interest-free loans for training

Cycle to Work scheme

Fitness suite access

Job-share opportunities

Job summary

GDST Nottingham Girls’ High School is seeking a proactive Business Support Administrator to join the busy school office. The role covers diary management, data entry, reception duties, safeguarding and health & safety, and supporting events, inductions and pupil welfare.

The successful candidate will have strong admin experience, excellent communication, and the ability to prioritise a busy workload, working collaboratively within a friendly team. Flexible for job-share considered.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Calm under pressure and empathetic when supporting pupils and families.

Responsibilities

• Diary management, data entry, filing, processing orders, reprographics, emails and supplies.
• Greet visitors, manage calls, oversee sign-in procedures, safeguarding and health and safety.
• Support school events, trips, meetings, pupil induction, supervision and occasional classroom or off-site tasks.
• Assist with pupil welfare; first aid if qualified; maintain medical records.
• Contribute to newsletters and notices; provide guidance on school procedures.

Skills

strong administrative experience

excellent communication skills

prioritise workload

calm under pressure

empathetic support

collaborative work

commitment to girls' education

Job description

EmployerNottingham Girls’ High School - GDSTLocationNottingham, NottinghamshireContract TypePermanentHoursFull Time, Part Time, Term Time, Job ShareSalaryGrade 2 (£27,132)Posted17th September 2026Start DateAs Soon As PossibleExpires15th October 2026 11:59 PMContract TypePermanentStart DateAs Soon As PossibleJob ID1574731Start DateAs Soon As PossibleContract Type :PermanentJob ID: 1574731We 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.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 salaries and pay progressionAccess to extensive professional development opportunitiesTraining grants for qualificationsA discount of up to 50% on fees for children at DST schoolsA free 2- course meal during term timeGenerous pension schemesFree life assurance benefitInterest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loansA Cycle to Work schemeCompetitive terms and conditions of employmentFree access to our recently opened fitness suiteTo apply:When completing your application form, please complete the person statement section and inform us how your skills and experience align with the attached Job Description and Person Specification requirements.LocationBusiness Support Assistant (School)300925Safeguarding Statement:Our commitmentThe 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.