16 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    22 February 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    5 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Actual starting salary: £28,540.33 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a varied and influential role overseeing the smooth and efficient running of the school office while providing high-level, confidential administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.

You will:

  • Lead and line manage the administrative team, ensuring a welcoming, professional front-of-house service
  • Act as PA to the Headteacher, managing diaries, correspondence, meetings and follow-up actions
  • Oversee whole-school communications including newsletters, letters, website and social media
  • Coordinate admissions, events, data returns and statutory processes
  • Play a key role in parent communication, complaints handling and information governance
  • Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes and service delivery

About You

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience in a senior administrative, PA or office management role
  • Is highly organised, calm under pressure and able to manage competing priorities
  • Communicates clearly and professionally with staff, parents and external stakeholders
  • Has strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft 365 (experience of Arbor/iTrent is desirable)
  • Shares our commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and student wellbeing

What the school offers its staff

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Reward Scheme including high street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre

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

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment.  Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).  A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Office Manager & Head's PA JD.pdf - 193 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bridgwater College Academy

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 16
Education phase
All through school
School size
1576 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Bridgwater College Academy website
Email address
recruitment@btc-trust.org
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridgwater-college-academy

Bridgwater College Academy is a mixed all-through Academy which combines both primary and secondary education for pupils aged 3 to 16. The academy, which is sponsored by Bridgwater and Taunton College, is located in Bridgwater, Somerset, England.

Arranging a visit to Bridgwater College Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@btc-trust.org.

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