Senior Business Support Administrator

The North Halifax Grammar School; Halifax; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Halifax Grammar School in Halifax invites applications for a Senior Business Support Administrator. You will coordinate cover for teacher absences, assist the Exams Officer, and handle Sixth Form admissions administration.

You will also support Year 7 transition and provide general admin across the school. The role requires a proactive, reliable professional, with safeguarding commitment and DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting school administration and exams.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Commitment to safeguarding and DBS check.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Organise cover arrangements for teaching staff absences.
• Support the Exams Officer in organising internal and external exams.
• Provide administration for Sixth Form Admissions.
• Provide administrative support for Year 7 transition.
• General administration support across the school.

Job description

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Senior Business Support Administrator to join North Halifax Grammar School. We are a school who enjoys an excellent reputation for high standards of achievement and behaviour.

Our governors and staff are committed to continuous improvement and welcome candidates with drive and determination to work in an environment that inspires and challenges students of all abilities and backgrounds to achieve all they can and become the changemakers of tomorrow.

About the Role

The role will involve:

• 1. The organisation of cover arrangements for teaching staff absences
• 2. To support the Exams Officer in the organisation of internal and external exams
• To 3. To take responsibility for providing administration for Sixth Form Admissions
• 4. Provide administrative support for Year 7 transition
• 5. General administration support across the school

Full details of the role and responsibilities can be found in the job description.

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit our school prior to submitting an application. A visit will give you the chance to experience our ethos first-hand, meet our dedicated team, and see our learning environment in action. To arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact 01422 244625.

By joining our School, we can offer you:

• A supportive and friendly community of colleagues and;
• A cohort of bright and engaged students who want to succeed and learn.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process, and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. 15

Please note: this vacancy may close early upon successful recruitment and therefore early applications are encouraged.