Office Manager & PA to the Headteacher
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | c5b41d82-2544-4270-9191-70af5b218ca0 |
Summary
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
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).
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
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).