Administrator

Job title

Administrator

Hours

35 hours per week

Working weeks

39 weeks per year (Term Time Only + INSET)

Start date

1st September 2026

Salary

CSET 10. £26,403 FTE (£21,482 prorated)

Contract type

Permanent

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 even when juggling multiple tasks.

We’re looking for someone who

Has experience working in a general office environment and 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

Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

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, 26th June.

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.