Temporary School PA/Office Manager Immediate Start

  • Office Angels
  • Bridgwater, Somerset
  • Apr 14, 2026
Seasonal Administration

Job Description

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: We would love for you to join us as a temporary candidate. Temping for Office Angels comes with some great perks including

  • Weekly pay
  • Access to Boost - our 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, who are very passionate about providing the best support to their students. This is a varied and important 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. This is a temporary role starting immediately for 2 - 3 months initially therefore you must be available immediately and able to commit to the duration of the role. This role may become permanent for the right candidate.

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
  • Able 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, however a full DBS check can be completed prior to the role commencing.

This role is starting immediately so please don't delay applying. You can apply online or send your CV to , alternatively you can contact the team on

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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