TITLE: Temporary School PA/Office Manager
LOCATION: Bridgwater
HOURLY RATE: £15.00 - £20.00 per hour (DOE)
HOURS: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week, term time only
BENEFITS
* Weekly pay
* Access to Boost – an exclusive platform with discounts on hundreds of retailers, a wellbeing hub with recipes, an exercise area and a mindfulness section with blogs & videos
* Direct access to Able Futures – Mental health support for people in work
* Eye Care Vouchers
* Pension Scheme
* Regular pay reviews
* Temporary candidate of the month award
* Temporary candidate lunches & treats
* Online timesheets
* A dedicated consultant as an additional layer of support
THE ROLE
We are seeking an enthusiastic and well‑organised PA/Office Manager to join a friendly and welcoming team that is passionate about providing the best support to their students. This temporary role, starting immediately, will last 2‑3 months (with the possibility of becoming permanent) and will involve overseeing the smooth and efficient running of the school office while providing high‑level, confidential administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
* 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
KEY SKILLS
* Prior experience in a senior administrative, PA or office management role
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure
* Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with staff, parents and external stakeholders
* IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft 365; experience of Arbor/iTrent is desirable
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required prior to commencing employment. If you have a recent DBS or are subscribed to the update service, this would be desirable; otherwise a full DBS check can be completed before the role commences.
We are an equal‑opportunities employer and support reasonable adjustments at any stage.
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