The Business Support Administrator plays an important role in supporting the smooth and effective day-to-day running of the school through the delivery of high-quality administrative, organisational and front-of-house support. As part of the Business Support function, the postholder will help ensure that school processes are well coordinated, efficient and professionally managed, while maintaining confidentiality and providing a welcoming and responsive service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors. This role will be based in the Junior School with a focus on attendance, extra curricular support and reception cover.
With a strong focus on service, organisation and pupil wellbeing, they will support a wide range of administrative activity including attendance processes, record keeping, communications, pastoral administration and operational support. They will contribute to a positive and well-run school environment by ensuring that information is handled accurately, enquiries are dealt with professionally and attendance and pastoral procedures are supported consistently and effectively.
As part of a collaborative wider team, this role has particular responsibility for supporting attendance administration and providing first-line support to pupils and other colleagues as required to help ensure a safe, organised and inclusive experience for the whole school community.
The post is for 16 hours per week, the hours to be worked are 8:00am to 5:00pm Thursday and Friday. This is a term time only role, but in addition to this you will be required to work 6 closure days during the school holidays, as agreed with your Line Manager.
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.