GDST

Role Description We are seeking to appoint a highly organised and efficient Attendance & Cover Administrator to support the effective operation of the school. Reporting to the Business Support Manager, the successful candidate will take a lead role in the administration of student attendance and registration, ensuring accuracy of records and timely reporting. In addition, they will be responsible for coordinating staff cover arrangements, managing both planned and unplanned absences to ensure continuity of teaching and learning. The role also encompasses a broad range of administrative duties, including the preparation and distribution of documentation, support for school events, and providing a professional and welcoming reception service to students, parents, staff, and visitors. - Administering attendance and registration systems, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date - Producing regular attendance reports for senior staff - Coordinating daily and forward-planned staff cover, including liaising with supply staff - Supporting teaching staff with the preparation of materials and documentation - Providing general administrative support, including data entry and document management - Assisting with reception duties and school events as required - Supporting the maintenance and effective use of office equipment and resources Qualifications - Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail - The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - A high level of professionalism, discretion, and reliability - Competence in IT systems (experience with SIMS desirable) Benefits - Competitive salaries and pay progression - Access to extensive professional development opportunities - Training grants for qualifications - Generous pension schemes - 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 Company Description Since its foundation over 150 years ago, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls’ education. Today, Oxford High School is a happy and vibrant place to work: our students are highly motivated and ambitious, supportive yet self-aware. From our youngest Reception pupils through to our longest-serving members of staff, there is a real sense of pride at being part of the Oxford High community.

Role Description An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic and well-qualified individual who will be responsible for coaching lacrosse and other sports throughout the school. We are looking for an enthusiastic coach with a specialty in lacrosse to join our exceptional Physical Education Department from September 2026. The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping young people reach their potential in sport and be able to deliver coaching of a high standard across multiple sports. Qualifications - Specialty in lacrosse coaching - Passionate about youth sports development - Ability to deliver high-standard coaching across multiple sports Requirements - Full-time commitment (36 hours per week) and term time plus five days - Required from September 2026 Benefits - Competitive salaries and pay progression - Access to extensive professional development opportunities - Training grants for qualifications - Generous pension schemes - Free life assurance benefit - A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools - Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase and for a travel season ticket - A Cycle to Work scheme - Competitive terms and conditions of employment Company Description As one of the UK’s leading schools, Putney High School is rightly proud of its exceptional academic results and pastoral care. A spirit of intellectual agility and engagement is at the heart of the school’s ethos, with pupils stretched, challenged, and supported inside the classroom and beyond. The school is set in leafy, tranquil grounds close to the heart of Putney and to the River Thames. The school is part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools.