Senior Business Support Administrator

Vacancy Summary

Senior Business Support Administrator 

Salary: £28,912 - £30,894 Annually (Actual) - NJC Pay Scale 6 Points 18-22 (3.3% pay award pending)

Full Time, Permanent

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Senior Business Support Administrator to join North Halifax Grammar School. We are a school who enjoys an excellent reputation for high standards of achievement and behaviour.

Vacancy Information

Our governors and staff are committed to continuous improvement and welcome candidates with drive and determination to work in an environment that inspires and challenges students of all abilities and backgrounds to achieve all they can and become the changemakers of tomorrow.

About the Role

The role will involve:

• The organisation of cover arrangements for teaching staff absences
• To support the Exams Officer in the organisation of internal and external exams
• To take responsibility for providing administration for Sixth Form Admissions
• Provide administrative support for Year 7 transition
• General administration support across the school

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff absences, room changes and lessons requiring cover, ensuring that suitably qualified and trained staff are available to provide cover in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of planned and unplanned staff absences, including the deployment of external cover staff.
• Maintain accurate records of external cover staff to facilitate the processing of payments.
• Provide administrative and organisational support for internal and external examinations, the school admissions test and in-year assessments.
• Provide administrative support for sixth form admissions, working alongside the Head of SixthForm.
• Coordinate the administrative arrangements for Year 7 transition, in collaboration with the Head of Main School and the Year 7 transition team.
• Undertake general administrative duties, including the preparation of bulletins and briefing meeting minutes.

Support for the School

• To contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the Academy
• To attend meetings and training exercises as directed by your Line Manager
• To undertake personal development and improve own practice through training and other learning activities including performance management as required
• To work as part of a team and support the role of other people within the team
• To act as a role model and to be aware of and to respond appropriately to individual needs
• To be aware of and comply with policies relating to child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to a nominated person.
• To provide administration support to the Academy as directed by your Line Manager. 

Full details of the role and responsibilities can be found in the job description.

Go to https://www.nhgs.co.uk/job-opportunities

Closing Date: 30th October 2026

Note: The vacancy may close early upon successful recruitment and therefore early applications are encouraged.