14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    8 October 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    24 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Support Staff Pay Scale Band3b Point 4

What skills and experience we're looking for

About The Role

We are seeking a friendly, professional and organised Receptionist/Admin Assistant to join our team and act as the first point of contact for our Academy. This is a varied and rewarding role, providing an efficient front-of-house service to students, parents, staff, visitors and members of the wider community. You will play an important part in creating a welcoming environment, ensuring enquiries are handled effectively and supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the school office.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Welcoming visitors and managing sign-in, safeguarding and visitor procedures.
  • Handling incoming telephone calls and directing enquiries to the appropriate member of staff.
  • Providing a professional and helpful service to students, parents, staff and external agencies.
  • Managing deliveries, post and parcels, ensuring items are recorded and distributed appropriately.
  • Maintaining accurate records and updating information on school systems.
  • Supporting general administrative tasks, including filing, correspondence and office administration.
  • Ensuring reception areas, displays and information points remain welcoming, accurate and up to date.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:

  • Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 19%
  • Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to on-site gym facilities at selected locations
  • A welcoming and inclusive school community

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.

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Additional documents

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

About Bridgwater College Academy

Organisation type
Academy, ages 3 to 16
Education phase
All through school
Size
1561 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 16
Ofsted report
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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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