GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust)
Business Support Manager
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Start date: As soon as possible
Hours: Full time, Term time only plus 5 days in the school holidays
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 4 from £31,647, pro rata to £25,802 depending on experience
Brighton Girls has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Business Support Manager (or with other relevant experience) to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Headteacher and wider Senior Leadership team, enabling them to undertake their roles with maximum effectiveness.
Role Overview
The Business Support Manager plays a lead role in supporting the smooth and effective day-to-day running of the school through the oversight of high-quality administrative, organisational and front-of-house support services. Leading the Business Support function, the postholder will ensure that school administrative processes are well coordinated, efficient and professionally managed, while maintaining confidentiality and providing a responsive and welcoming service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the Business Support function to ensure efficient and professional management of administrative processes.
- Providing comprehensive administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership team.
- Supporting the smooth and effective day-to-day running of the school.
- Ensuring confidentiality and providing a responsive and welcoming service to all stakeholders.
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Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate should have substantial administrative experience and be proactive in their approach to their work.
Application Process
Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable applicant be found.
Why Join Brighton Girls?
Brighton Girls (part of the GDST) is known for promoting confidence, creativity, and compassion in its students. Working in an environment with a clear sense of purpose can be deeply motivating, especially in a role that supports the Head directly. Being part of the GDST network comes with access to continuous training, professional courses, and progression opportunities.
For an administrator looking to expand into operations, communications, or senior admin roles, it’s an excellent career platform.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- Free school lunches
- Access to trip benefits
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
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Application Deadline
Applications should be submitted by 9am on Friday 28th August 2026 at the latest.
Interview Schedule
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview in w/c 31st August 2026 (date TBC).
We reserve the right to close the job prior to the closing date, therefore early applications are recommended.
Diversity and Inclusion
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
Safeguarding
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
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