Receptionist and Admin Assistant


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Bridgwater, TA6 4QY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	8 Oct 2026

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Summary

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

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).

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