Office Manager & PA to the Headteacher

Are you an organised, proactive professional with a passion for education and making a difference? Bridgwater College Academy is seeking an exceptional Office Manager & PA to the Headteacher to play a pivotal role at the heart of our school.

Bridgwater College Academy is part of the Bridgwater and Taunton College Trust, a values-driven organisation where students come first. We are ambitious, collaborative and inclusive, and we believe every role contributes to helping young people achieve their potential.

The Role

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

Experience within an educational setting is desirable but not essential.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 14th May 2026 at 11:59pm

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, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, 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.

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).