At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily operations and ensure smooth communication within the school community.
- Company: Royal High School Bath, part of the prestigious Girls' Day School Trust.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and discounts on school fees.
- Other info: Join a warm, inclusive community with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Be at the heart of school life, making a positive impact on students and families.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and experience in administration; education background is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 23452 - 23452 £ per year.
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: 36 hours per week 9am - 5pm (includes unpaid lunch break) Term Time Only + 10 days
Salary: GDST Regional Grade 3 – no less than £23,452 (actual pay)
Required from: ASAP
Royal High School Bath, GDST is a vibrant, ambitious day and boarding school for girls aged 9–18 — a community where every girl is known, supported and inspired to thrive. We’re looking for an organised, proactive and welcoming Business Support Administrator to join our busy team and help keep the heartbeat of the school running smoothly.
In this varied, people‑focused role, you’ll be a trusted first point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors, ensuring every interaction reflects the warmth and professionalism that make Royal High so special. You’ll support daily operations, coordinate activities, manage information and play a key part in delivering seamless communication and exceptional service across the school.
If you love variety, take pride in being efficient and dependable, and enjoy making a positive difference to the experience of students, families and colleagues, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to be right at the centre of school life.
About you
You’ll thrive in this role if you’re highly organised, detail‑driven and great at juggling a busy, ever‑changing workload. Warm, clear communication comes naturally to you, and you enjoy building positive relationships with students, families and colleagues across the school. Calm, professional and unflappable, you know how to prioritise, stay efficient and keep things moving even on the busiest days. You bring solid administrative experience, confidence with Microsoft Office and absolute discretion when handling sensitive information. Experience in education is a bonus, but what matters most is your commitment to exceptional service and being a dependable, proactive presence in our school community.
About Royal High Bath
Royal High Bath is a day and boarding school with a reputation for providing a pioneering education for girls. We are proud to be part of the Girls’ Day School Trust — the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools — offering exceptional professional development, collaboration and career progression. Our community is warm, inclusive and ambitious. We value kindness, bravery and excellence, and we believe in empowering girls to live a life unlimited.
As part of our Front of House team, you will play a vital role in sharing that ethos with families locally, nationally and internationally.
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
- 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
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Interviews: Candidates will be informed if they have made the initial sift soon after making their applications and if successful invited to interview at a mutually convenient time. We encourage applicants to apply early. We reserve the right to withdraw this role early if suitable candidates are found.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
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