Business Support Assistant (Internal Applicants Only)

South Hampstead High School, GDST; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary progression

Professional development opportunities

Staff discounts on school fees

Job summary

South Hampstead High School, GDST, Nottingham, is seeking a proactive Business Support Administrator to join the busy school office. You will handle diary management, emails and data entry, ensuring a welcoming front-of-house service while upholding safeguarding and GDPR requirements.

You'll assist with pupil welfare, support events and meetings, and contribute to clear school communications. A calm, professional approach and ability to work collaboratively are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience and excellent communication are essential.
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality (GDPR).
• Confidentiality, professionalism and adherence to policies, including safeguarding, are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage diary, data entry, filing, orders, reprographics and emails.
• Greet visitors, manage calls, sign-in, and uphold safeguarding and health & safety standards.
• Support school events, trips, inductions and occasional classroom or off-site activities.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

* Business Support Assistant (Internal Applicants Only)NEWFast Apply# Business Support Assistant (Internal Applicants Only)EmployerLocation: Nottingham, NottinghamshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, Part TimeSalary: Grade 2 (£27,132, pro rata for part-time)Posted: 13th November 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 25th December 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1584221Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1584221* Share :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.**This position is for 3-4 working days per week, full year. Working days can be discussed with the successful candidate at interview.**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 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**To 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.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:**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.### Nottingham Girls' High School - GDSTPart of### Girls' Day School Trust (GDST)