Receptionist and Admin Assistant - Part Time

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Local Government Pension

Staff wellbeing programmes

On-site gym access

Free parking

Job summary

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is seeking a part-time Receptionist and Admin Assistant for Bridgwater College Academy. The role offers term-time work (39 weeks per year) plus INSET days, with a starting salary from £14,987.15 per annum.

You will be the first point of contact, delivering courteous front-of-house service while supporting office administration. The successful candidate will handle visitor sign-in, calls, deliveries and records, contributing to a welcoming and efficient academy

Qualifications

• Friendly, professional and organised Receptionist/Admin Assistant.
• Experience in front-of-house or school office administration preferred.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and managing sign-in and safeguarding procedures.
• Handling incoming calls and directing inquiries to staff.
• Providing professional service to students, parents, staff and external partners.
• Managing deliveries, post and parcels and distributing items.
• Maintaining records and updating information in school systems.
• Supporting general administrative tasks and filing.

Skills

Front of house

Organisational skills

Customer service

Communication

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Records management

Job description

Receptionist and Admin Assistant

Part Time - 25 hours per week | 39 weeks per year (term-time only + INSET days) | Permanent | BTCT Band 3b Point 4 , starting from £14,987.15 per annum (actual)

About Bridgwater College Academy

Bridgwater College Academy is a vibrant and inclusive all-through academy serving the local community, currently on an exciting school improvement journey focused on raising standards, enriching opportunities and achieving the very best outcomes for every student. With a strong commitment to excellence, collaboration and innovation, the Academy is building a culture where both pupils and staff can thrive, making it an inspiring place to work and develop professionally.

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 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

Closing date for applications: Thursday 8th October 2026 at 11:59pm

Anticipated Interview Date: Wednesday 14th October 2026

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don't feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, generous employer pension contribution, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding Statement

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).