Exams Officer
The Castle School, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS35 1HT8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
14 May 2026
Closing date
22 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
14 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- CSET 8 £32,597 FTE. £27,066 prorated
Exams Officer job summary
Job title: Exams Officer
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Working week: Term time + INSET + 4 additional days in the school holidays
Salary: CSET 8 £32,597 FTE. £27,066 prorated
Location: The Castle School, Thornbury
About the role
You will be responsible for the professional administration and seamless delivery of all internal and external assessments, ensuring the school remains fully compliant with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements at all times. This includes registering students for qualifications, managing the security and safe handling of all examination materials, and coordinating the packaging and dispatch of exam scripts. Beyond logistics, you will recruit and train a team of external invigilators and work closely with the site team to ensure all venues are accessible and fit for purpose. You will also serve as a key communicator, providing students with timetables and statements of entry and occasionally supporting assemblies to ensure they are confident with exam regulations. On occasion, you may also be asked to assist with other appropriate administrative tasks relevant to your role and capabilities.
About you
- You possess strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, and have experience in managing databases and complex data input.
- You have excellent organisational skills and the ability to work with meticulous attention to detail while meeting strict deadlines accurately and at speed.
- You are a personable communicator who can interact confidently with a wide range of stakeholders and remain calm and measured when dealing with high-pressure situations.
- You are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and will take a proactive approach to keeping up to date in examination regulations.
- You hold a good general standard of education. While experience in an educational environment is desirable, it is not essential.
About us
Here at The Castle School, situated in 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 for all, 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.
Following our 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.’
Our school is easily commutable from Bristol, Bath, Gloucester and South Wales.
We can offer you:
- Happy, engaging students
- A supportive trust and school community
- Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations
- A commitment to high‑quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development
- A values‑driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day
- Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements
- Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‑in‑service cover
- Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies
- Family‑friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work–life balance
In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am, 22nd May.
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. 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 pupils.
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.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Castle School
- School type
- Academies, 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
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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