Contract: Permanent, part time. 15 hours per week, with flexibility to work additional hours for events, where reasonably required and with appropriate notice
Salary: £11,661.25 actual (£27,987 FTE)
Location: Northampton High School, Newport Pagnell Road, Hardingstone, NN4 6UU
Closing date: 30 October 2026 at midday. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we will close the vacancy early
Interviews will take place week commencing 2 November 2026
We are pioneers in girls’ education and aim to reshape the future of learning itself. We empower our girls to believe in themselves and value the positive contribution they can make to the world. Join our progressive and evolving team, where we work together to promote and enable this ambitious and aspirational cultural, take on the challenge of ensuring we have the right systems in place to support our schools.
What you’ll be doing
You will act as the Duty Manager for Friday and Saturday lettings, productions and events, providing a professional, customer-focused and effective front-of-house service to hirers, visitors, audiences and staff at Northampton High School.
The postholder will take responsibility for the safe, efficient and professional operation of events on the day, ensuring that hirers and visitors receive a high standard of service and that the School’s facilities are used effectively and maintained to a high standard. The role will also provide operational support for School productions and events, as required.
What skills and experience you’ll bring to the role
- Experience in a customer-facing role and dealing confidently with a wide range of people
- Good communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to use initiative, solve problems and respond effectively to changing demands
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and occasional late finishes
- Ability to undertake practical, hands-on duties, including event setup and close-down
- Ability to complete basic administrative tasks and maintain simple records
- Ability to follow health and safety procedures, emergency arrangements and risk assessments
- Experience of working with hirers, events, hospitality, performing arts, facilities or a similar environment
For further information, please see the attached job description.
Who we are
The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is the UK’s leading group of 23 independent girls’ schools and two academies across England and Wales. We educate around 19,000 students and employ 4,000 staff, all united for a shared purpose: to help girls learn without limits, so they can go on to lead lives without limits and make the world a better place for us all.
The organisation’s values serve as guiding principles:
- We put girls first
- We think and act fearlessly
- We embrace a forward-thinking mindset that shapes the educational offer for girls
- We are a family of schools
- We provide careers that are fulfilling and purposeful for our staff
As recognised global leaders in girls’ education, we combine 153 years of expertise and experience with a progressive and pace-setting vision for the future. We are dedicated to giving our students the tools to thrive, offering them access to innovative educational practices, excellent facilities, and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued.
Why join us
As part of the 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
- 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
There are many other good reasons to work with us. Each of our schools and our Trust Office has its own sense of community, and you’ll be part of it. You’ll be in the company of some of the best and brightest people in independent education. Most importantly, no matter what your role, you’ll be playing a major part in the highly regarded education we give our girls.
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.
The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.