Receptionist​/Administrator - Term Time

Bridgwater College Academy is looking for a warm, organised and professional Receptionist to be the welcoming face of our school. You’ll be the first point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors, helping us live our core belief that students come first and that we work best as team players.

Location:
Bridgwater College Academy
Salary:
Band 3, points 3 to 4, starting at point 3.

Actual starting salary: £21,140.82 per annum

Contract:

Permanent, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days)

• Welcome visitors and manage phone enquiries with professionalism
• Oversee sign‑in procedures and support safeguarding
• Keep reception clean, safe and up‑to‑date
• Handle deliveries, post and general admin
• Update student records in SIMS and support colleagues across the Academy

• Friendly, calm and confident communicator
• Strong organisational and IT skills
• Experience in an office or customer‑facing role
• 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above) or equivalent
• Someone who acts with initiative and professionalism

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of more than 24%
• Employee Reward Scheme with access to high street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre.

Closing date for applications:
Midnight, Sunday 22nd February 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, 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).