Receptionist and Admin Assistant

West Somerset College, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 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, organised and professional Receptionist and Administration Assistant to join our team. As one of the first points of contact for West Somerset College, you will play a key role in providing a welcoming and efficient service to students, parents, visitors and members of the wider community. Alongside reception duties, you will provide administrative support across a range of areas, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the College.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents and telephone enquiries.
• Providing reception cover and maintaining a professional, welcoming environment.
• Supporting student admissions, transitions and leavers' processes.
• Maintaining accurate student records and administrative systems.
• Assisting with College events, communications and general administrative tasks.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support the wider College community.

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

The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives and aspirations of young people across West Somerset.

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

West Somerset College is committed 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. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

WSC Rec and Admin JD.pdf - 160 KB (opens in new tab)

About West Somerset College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 13 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 745 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: West Somerset College website
• Email address: recruitment@btc-trust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-somerset-college

West Somerset College is an all-inclusive College catering for 13 to 18 year olds, situated on the edge of Exmoor National Park.

Arranging a visit to West Somerset College

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

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