Senior Administrator

The Castle School, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS35 1HT

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  9 November 2026

• Closing date

  19 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: PATH 6 SCP 12 £29,542 FTE. £25,410 prorated

Senior Administrator job summary

Job title: Senior Administrator

Salary: PATH 6 SCP 12 £29,542 FTE. £25,410 prorated 

Working hours: 37 per week 

Working weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time only + INSET) 

Contract type: Permanent 

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Senior Administrator to play a key role in providing high level administrative support across all areas of school operations. 

Reporting to the School Operations Manager you will ensure the smooth and effective delivery of administration to support pupils, staff and senior leaders. You will work with discretion and professionalism to support whole-school administration, including leading the administration of complex routines and projects, and providing support with parental concerns and formal complaints. 

You’ll be part of a dedicated team in a busy school environment, all working together to help realise the trust's shared ambition to provide a great education for every child.

About you

This role is ideal for an experienced Administrator with strong interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude, who is committed to supporting the school.

You will:

• have proven experience in a senior or high level administrator role
• be experienced in using computer systems including Google suite, Microsoft Office and databases.  
• Be able to confidently 
• be able to demonstrate discretion and sensitivity when handling confidential information
• have exceptional organisational skills and be able to prioritise and multitask under pressure
• have a high standard of communication skills to liaise with colleagues, pupils, and parents.  
• ideally have experience of maintaining a single central record and knowledge of safer recruitment, this is not essential as training will be provided
• be familiar with using education MIS systems, this is not essential as training will be provided
• preferably have experience in process documentation and process improvement. 

About us

At The Castle School, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. Situated in Thornbury we have great transport links with Bristol, Bath, Gloucester and South Gloucestershire.

The Castle School currently has 1,426 students and is shaped by our clear values, kindness, fairness and aspiration. This inclusive culture is reflected in our outstanding student conduct, a genuine sense of belonging and an on-site alternative provision that ensures every learner has the support to succeed. We have a thriving Post-16 centre, a committed junior leadership team and a strong track record of supporting our local community.

We can offer you:

• Happy, engaging students who thrive on inspirational leadership
• 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
• Access to Health Shield, a fully funded healthcare scheme
• 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, Thursday 19th November. Interviews are expected to take place on 24th November. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process. 

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 

Pathway Trust 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

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

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1416 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• 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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