GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust)
Business Support Assistant
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Employer Nottingham Girls’ High School - GDST
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, Part Time, Term Time, Job Share
Salary: Grade 2 (£27,132)
Posted: 17th September 2026
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Expires: 15th October 2026 11:59 PM
Job ID: 1574731
About the Role
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
- Reprographic tasks
- Managing emails
- 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, 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.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Requirements
We're seeking someone with:
- Strong administrative experience
- Excellent communication skills
- 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.
While this position is advertised on a full-time, full-year basis, we are committed to flexible working and would be pleased to hear from candidates who wish to be considered for a job-share opportunity, subject to finding a suitable job-share partner.
Benefits
As 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 DST 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
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
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.
Attachments
- GDST Staff Brochure
- Location
- Business Support Assistant (School)300925
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.
Fast Apply
View all jobs from school
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London