What skills and experience we’re looking for
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly professional and highly motivated person to join our Administration Team, in order to provide excellent admin support to teachers, staff and parents/carers.
Working closely with the SLT Admissions Lead, the Admissions Officer and Admin Team Leader, the Admissions Officer will be responsible for the efficient coordination of the entire admissions process, from initial contact to enrolment for Years 7-11. As an over‑subscribed Trafford school, this is a busy role which also includes the administration of in‑year and Year 7 appeals.
The post-holder is responsible for all first point of contact communication with prospective families prior to joining the school, so the ability to encourage and nurture strong relationships is a must.
In addition, the post-holder is responsible for ensuring the daily administration of the school admin team including the management of the relevant staff. They are also responsible for all administrative and organisational processes within the school, maintaining confidentiality at all times. They will assist with the planning and development of support services.
As Team Leader you will be a member of the Academy Leadership Team responsible for representing the Administration Team in meetings with the Headteacher and other team leaders in the school.
The postholder will be required to work outside of school hours for a small number of admissions‑related school events (e.g. Open Evening, Year 7 New Parent/Carer Welcome Evening).
What the school offers its staff
Benefits:
* An engaging, creative and welcoming environment.
* Membership of the Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions.
* Free on‑site parking.
* On‑site canteen facilities.
* Staff room with free refreshments.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Occupational Health and Counselling services available.
* Supported by a talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues.
* Active and supportive Governing Bodies and Senior Leadership Teams.
* CPD opportunities for all staff.
* Access to NPQ training programmes and training around leadership and management.
* Opportunities to collaborate and work across the Trust.
* A great place to work.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
* childcare disqualification
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition
* right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children
* You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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