Job Description

Part time, term time only

Start date: As soon as possible

GDST Support staff Grade 3 - 27,171-30,720

We are looking for two experienced Administrators to sit on reception to provide business support and become a key member of the school team, responsible for delivering administrative and organisational processes within the school, always maintaining confidentiality. The two roles will cover Reception from 7.30am to 6.00pm. Shift preferences can be discussed at interview.

The role

The Business Support Administrators are responsible for providing general administrative support including diary management, handling incoming and outgoing post and maintaining office supplies, data entry, filing, handling phone calls, photocopying and document preparation, responding to emails, ensuring timely communication and forwarding to relevant staff. The postholders will provide lettings administration if required and will also be responsible for processing orders in accordance with GDST guidance, ensuring all purchasing requests are accurately documented and appropriately authorised.

The ideal candidates for this role will have previous office experience, preferably in a school setting. You will have excellent communication and people skills and will be able to deal with stakeholders with empathy. You will have sound administrative experience and an ability to manage workloads, delegating as appropriate

The School

As a Girls' Day School Trust school, Norwich High School benefits from being part of the largest group of independent girls' schools in the UK, giving us unrivalled opportunities for training, collaboration and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning. We can offer a variety of benefits, including:

? Competitive salaries

? Access to extensive professional development opportunities

? Training grants for qualifications

? Generous pension schemes (up to 12% employer contribution)

? Free life assurance benefit

? 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

? A free hot lunch during term time

? Free access to our first-class Fitness Suite and swimming pool

? Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Full details of the post may be obtained from the Girls' Day School Trust website - https://www.gdst.net/careers/vacancies/

Closing date: Monday 15 December 2025 at 12 noon

Interviews: Wednesday 17 December 2025

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be subject to an online search. This isn't part of the shortlisting process - candidates will have an opportunity to address any areas of concern at interview.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 27,171.00-30,720.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/12/2025