School Front Office & Pupil Welfare Coordinator

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

DST fee discount (up to 50%)

Free 2-course meal during term time

Generous pension schemes

Free life assurance

Interest-free loans for training

Cycle to Work scheme

Fitness suite access

Job summary

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust) invites applications for a proactive Business Support Administrator to join our busy school office. The role supports pupils, staff, visitors and the wider school community, delivering high-quality administration and a welcoming front-of-house service.

You will manage day-to-day tasks including diary management, data entry, filing, processing orders, reprographics, managing emails and safeguarding adherence. Flexible working options may be considered.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience and professionalism.
• Excellent communication skills with staff, pupils and visitors.
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload and stay calm under pressure.
• Empathetic approach when supporting pupils and families; respectful and discreet.

Responsibilities

• Handle diary management and data entry for the school office.
• Process orders, filing, reprographics and manage emails.
• Greet visitors, oversee sign-in procedures and safeguarding compliance.
• Support school events, trips, pupil induction and meetings; provide classroom or off-site support.
• Assist with pupil welfare and basic first aid if qualified; maintain medical records.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Empathy

Job description

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust) invites applications for a proactive Business Support Administrator to join our busy school office. The role supports pupils, staff, visitors and the wider school community, delivering high-quality administration and a welcoming front-of-house service.

You will manage day-to-day tasks including diary management, data entry, filing, processing orders, reprographics, managing emails and safeguarding adherence. Flexible working options may be considered.