Proactive School Admin & Front Desk Specialist

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

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.