Senior Education Admin & Operations Lead

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Bath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

GDST pension scheme

Free lunches during term time

Professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Free life assurance

Fees discount for GDST schools

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Royal High Bath, part of the GDST family, seeks a Business Support Manager to lead the Administration Team and ensure smooth daily operations across the school, including PA support to the Head and safeguarding-aligned record keeping.

Based in Bath, the role requires strong organisational and communication skills, with experience in office management within an educational or community setting being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an administrative or support team in a busy organisation.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication with staff, parents and stakeholders.
• Understanding of GDPR and data protection practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Administration Team and oversee daily operational processes.
• Provide high-level PA and organisational support to the Head.
• Coordinate diary management, events, census returns and safeguarding records.
• Manage school communications with parents and the wider community.
• Ensure smooth running of the Head’s office, school office and reception.

Skills

Office management

People management

GDPR

Communication

Data management

PA/EA support

Job description

Royal High Bath, part of the GDST family, seeks a Business Support Manager to lead the Administration Team and ensure smooth daily operations across the school, including PA support to the Head and safeguarding-aligned record keeping.

Based in Bath, the role requires strong organisational and communication skills, with experience in office management within an educational or community setting being advantageous.