Responsibilities
* Support with the administration of allocating school places at allocation points and in year transfers.
* Inputting and updating information on the central pupil database (admissions module) and management information systems.
* Liaise with colleagues, schools and partner agencies to secure school places for all Oldham children.
* Answer telephone calls, e-mails and face to face queries, ensuring that parents receive accurate information and appropriate support on the process of applying for school places.
* Support the process of School Bus Pass applications.
* We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to provide effective support to the School Admissions Team, in the discharge of the Local Authority's statutory responsibilities in relation to school admissions, in year school transfers and school bus passes., Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to effectively advise and provide customer service to all members of the public and staff in schools.
Qualifications
* Ability to prioritise and take responsibility for your own workload.
* Ability to use your initiative to respond to unexpected problems using recognised procedures & policies as a guide.
* Able to use computer packages for word processing, spreadsheets, databases and researching information.
Organisation values and context
We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We've identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.
We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out:
* Work with a resident focus
* Support local leaders
* Committed to the borough
* Delivery high performance
* Take ownership and drive change
You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page
Benefits
Our Benefits Package: At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following:
* 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years' service
* The option to purchase additional annual leave.
* An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
* Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
* Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
* Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
* Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
* Staff recognition and celebration events.
* Peer support groups
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