Business Support Assistant

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.

As a 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 GDST 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 personal statement section and inform us how your skills and experience align with the attached Job Description and Person Specification requirements.

Interview date:

To be confirmed.

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.