We are looking for an Admissions Officer as part of our School Admissions Team. Full time: 37 hours per week. You will support families across the district by processing in‑year secondary school applications and phased transfer applications for children starting school or moving to junior and secondary school. You will offer clear advice and guidance for parents, carers and schools throughout the admissions process.
Responsibilities
* Process in‑year secondary school applications and coordinate admission and transfer applications.
* Process phased transfer applications for children to start school or transfer to junior and secondary school in the following academic year.
* Ensure alternative school places are allocated when required to meet the council’s statutory duty to educate pupils in the district.
* Plan and prioritise workload to meet statutory deadlines, sometimes up to 3–4 months in advance.
Qualifications
* 5 GCSE or equivalent, including English Language and a numeracy‑based subject, normally mathematics.
* General understanding of the Education Service and overview of Education Services and the legislation that governs them.
* Previous administrative experience is essential.
* ICT skills e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access.
Benefits
* We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice, committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff with a resilient team, work/life balance, supportive leadership and workplace support.
* Access to high‑quality training to help progress your career to the next level.
* Access to a range of employee support products.
* Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
* The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Great range of benefits including discounted membership to leisure facilities, free 12‑week exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme, and many more.
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