Administrator

The Castle School, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS35 1HT

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  27 January 2026

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: CSET 10. £26,403 FTE (18,413 prorated)

Administrator job summary

Job Title: Administrator

Hours: 30 hours per week

Working weeks: 39 weeks per year (Term Time Only + INSET)

Salary: CSET 10. £26,403 FTE (18,413 prorated)

Contract type: Fixed term contract until 31/08/2026

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and organised School Administrator to join our friendly team and play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our school. Reporting to the School Operations Manager, you’ll provide essential administrative support that keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• School admission administration
  
• Creating and updating spreadsheets and databases
  
• Collecting, collating, and managing key information
  
• Photocopying resources and contacting parents as needed
  
• Producing, scanning, and uploading documents
  
• Supporting wider administrative tasks across the school
  

This is a varied and rewarding role. You’ll be part of a supportive environment that values collaboration, initiative, and a commitment to excellence.

About You

You’re personable, approachable, and thrive in a busy environment. A self-starter with a keen eye for detail, you enjoy learning new skills and take pride in staying organised—even when juggling multiple tasks.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working in a general office environment and within administrative procedures
  
• Is confident using Google Workspace, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and databases
  
• Communicates clearly and professionally with staff, students, parents, and the wider community
  
• Can manage competing deadlines with support from your line manager
  
• Is eager to learn and contribute to a positive school culture
  
• Has (ideally) some experience with SIMS, though this is not essential
  
• Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
  

About Us

Here at The Castle School, situated in the heart of Thornbury, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. We are passionate about teaching and learning; our students’ experience of education has a long-lasting impact and prepares them for life beyond school.

At the heart of what we do is our vision to be an exceptional school at the heart of the community where every student has the curiosity, skills and confidence to make the world a better place.

We value kindness, fairness and aspiration and expect that our students and staff will work hard, will be kind and will be respectful to one another.

We can offer you:

• A commitment to CPD and development of allow all staff to thrive, including collaborative support within the school and the Trust
  
• Commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
  
• Values, ethos and vision that are lived
  
• An open and honest culture
  
• Local Government pension with up to 19% Employer contributions
  
• Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
  
• Discounted gym membership
  
• Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
• Dedicated counselling service
  

In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am on Friday 6th February, 2026. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.

Further details and additional information about our school may be viewed on our website.

Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. If you have previously applied for this role there is no requirement to apply again, all applications will be reviewed. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

CSET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Castle School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1449 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Castle School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-castle-school-bristol

Here at The Castle School, situated in the leafy suburbs of Thornbury, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. We are passionate about teaching and learning; our students’ experience of education has a long-lasting impact and prepares them for life beyond school.

At the heart of what we do is our vision to be an exceptional school at the heart of the community where every student has the curiosity, skills and confidence to make the world a better place.

We value kindness, fairness and aspiration and expect that our students and staff will work hard, will be kind and will be respectful to one another.

We’re proud of our vibrant, thriving Sixth Form that continues to demonstrate and sustain academic and vocational success. It is an exciting time to join The Castle School with current building developments taking place, ready for the Sixth Form centre to merge onto the main site. The new Sixth Form centre and facilities will be opening in September 2024 and will include the Business Studies and Economics classrooms.

Following our latest Ofsted inspection in November 2021, we remain a ‘Good’ school. The report said of the Headteacher and Senior Leaders: ‘together they have ensured high standards in pupils’ behaviour. They have gained the confidence of the staff.’

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