Student Events & Work Experience Coordinator

The Castle School, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5AU

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 35 hours per week 8:00am – 3:30pm Monday - Friday 38 weeks and 3 days per year (Term time plus the first INSET day of the academic year and two days supporting GCSE results day in the summer holidays)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Grade 13 NJC point 6-11 – FTE £26,847 - £29,071 Actual starting salary - £21,524

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Castle School requires an organised and motivated Student Events and Work Experience Coordinator to plan, book and manage the logistics of the student enrichment events and educational trips, plus the school-based PSHE activities and Work Experience.

We require someone who is good at events planning, has proven knowledge and experience of data analysis and the production of accurate data. Knowledge of Excel is essential. In addition, you should be proactive in responding to tasks, have an excellent eye for detail, good communication and organisational skills, and ideally have experience of working in a busy office or school environment.

In addition to the above, the postholder would help to provide First Aid in the absence of the Medical Lead or to assist during busy periods. Full training will be given and a First Aid Allowance (approximately £220 per annum) is payable for this role.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you: An opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow. A friendly, busy and dynamic workplace where each day is different from the last. A competitive salary. Wider opportunities to be involved across our Trust. An energised and professional working environment.

All applications should be made by completing the application form available, including evidence of how you meet the person specification for the role and should be submitted by 9am on the closing date.

Further details are available within the job description and person specification.

Closing date: Monday 12th October 2026 at 9:00am

Interviews: Week commencing 19th October 2026

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

Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Castle School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1207 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Castle School website
• Email address: VWalmsley@castle.bep.ac
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-castle-school-ta1-5au

The Blackdown Education Partnership is a multi-academy trust (MAT) working across Devon and Somerset. It was born of a merger between two established MATs: The Castle Partnership Trust and Uffculme Academy Trust and currently looks after a family of 12 schools: 6 primary and 6 secondary and 4 nurseries.

Blackdown Education Partnership is, therefore, a single organisation established to deliver the education and to safeguard the wellbeing of every child in our Trust. The Trust seeks to ensure that high quality collaboration and system leadership continue to improve the education in our schools. We are responsible for the good governance of the schools within our Trust and are accountable for the performance of each school. We work with an exceptional team of leaders, teachers and support staff whose combined efforts deliver on our promise to believe in every child.

We can offer you: An opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow. A friendly, busy and dynamic workplace where each day is different from the last. A competitive salary. Wider opportunities to be involved across our Trust. An energised and professional working environment.

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