Data Administrator
Downend School, Bristol, BS16 6XAThis job expired on 17 September 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
3 September 2025
Closing date
17 September 2025 at 9am
Date listed
3 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- CSET10 £26,403 FTE, £8,593 prorated
Data Administrator job summary
Job title: Data Administrator
Salary: CSET 10 £26,403 FTE, £8,593 prorated
Hours: 14 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only + INSET)
Working days: Monday and Tuesday
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31/08/2026
About the role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our busy school office team, supporting the Data Officer in maintaining accurate and up-to-date student records. This is a varied and rewarding role, where your work will directly contribute to the smooth running of the school and the success of our students.
You’ll be responsible for managing key aspects of our student data systems (MIS), including admissions, assessment data, timetables, and class lists. You’ll also play a vital part in supporting whole-school and departmental administration, working closely with the School Operations Manager and wider staff team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working collaboratively, and takes pride in delivering high-quality administrative support. You’ll be joining a team that is committed to the CSET vision of providing a great education for every child.
About you
You’ll bring a calm, methodical approach to your work and enjoy being part of a team that keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes. You’ll be confident using digital tools and systems, and keen to learn new ones. Whether you’ve worked in education before or are looking to apply your skills in a new setting, we’ll support you to thrive.
You’ll be someone who:
- Is organised and able to manage multiple tasks
- A clear communicator, both in writing and face-to-face
- Works well independently and as part of a team
- Pays close attention to detail and takes pride in accuracy
- Is comfortable using systems like Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and databases
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Whether you’re looking to build on existing experience or take the next step in your administrative career, we’ll support you to grow and thrive in a role that makes a real difference.
About us
At Downend School we provide a safe, supportive and challenging learning environment that aims to inspire and empower young people to grasp opportunity; to reach their potential and excel; to develop responsibility and integrity and to respect themselves and others.
We have a strong ethos based on our core PRIDE values of participation, respect, identity, determination and excellence. We set standards high and aim to nurture young people who are well equipped to become active and positive members of the school community and to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a time of rapid change.
We are proud of the care and support we offer our students. We strongly believe in the value of creating a friendly and caring school community where youngsters feel a sense of belonging and feel valued and respected. Happy and motivated students will flourish and become successful young people. Above all, Downend is a happy school.
We can offer you:
- Confident, well-behaved students and calm and orderly classrooms, backed up with a centralised behaviour system
- Dedicated, friendly colleagues at all levels of the school, who have a huge amount of expertise and a commitment to working in the best interests of our students
- A clear curriculum vision and focus on evidence-based practice
- A strong commitment to CPD and development of all staff, in order to ensure continuous improvement for individuals and the school
- An inclusive ethos and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion for both staff, students and families
- A commitment to the health and wellbeing of our staff
- An excellent benefits package including up to 30% discount with Microsoft and Dell; discounted gym membership; cycle to work scheme and a dedicated counselling service
In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am, Wednesday 17th September 2025. 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.
Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child
CSET is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our students.
Further information about the job
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.
About Downend School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1429 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Downend School website
Downend School is an exciting and vibrant learning community where every student is supported to achieve their absolute best and every member of teaching and support staff play their part in creating this ethos. We are proud of the exciting curriculum, outstanding pastoral care and excellent opportunities for enrichment that Downend School provides.
Downend School is situated in leafy South Gloucestershire, but is less than 25 minutes away from the heart of the cosmopolitan vibrancy of Bristol City Centre. We offer the benefits not only of working in an exciting and supportive school, but also from being part of Castle School Education Trust.
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