A rewarding opportunity for an organised and compassionate administrator to join a well-regarded educational setting supporting admissions and transition processes.
The role offers a supportive environment dedicated to fostering inclusive education and professional development. It is ideal for someone with experience in school administration, seeking a permanent with potential for hybrid working during closure periods. The successful candidate will contribute to a positive school culture and ensure smooth transitions for new pupils.
Key responsibilities:
- Assist the Admissions and Interventions team with administration related to student admissions and transitions.
- Support coordination of open days, induction sessions, taster days, and transition events, including helping to set up and attend events as required.
- Prepare and distribute new pupil information packs and facilitate baseline assessments.
- Arrange assessment calls involving schools, parents, therapists, and other professionals.
- Monitor and respond to enquiries from overseas applicants, including maintaining visa notes where applicable.
- Ensure the admissions inbox is managed effectively, transferring emails to appropriate team members.
- Act as a point of contact for prospective parents and coordinate school tours.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records on the school MIS in accordance with GDPR and school policies.
- Arrange transition meetings with parents and oversee documentation transfer from previous schools.
- Support the organisation of uniform orders and stock management for new pupils.
- Contribute to the wider school community by supporting additional duties or projects as required.
- Promote safeguarding, equality, inclusion, and diversity at all times.
About you:
- Proven administrative experience within an education or related setting.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, capable of engaging with a diverse community of pupils, parents, and professionals.
- Understanding of admissions procedures, EHCP processes, and local authority requirements (desirable).
- High level of ICT proficiency, with experience of Google Workspace and school MIS systems.
- Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection standards.
- Empathetic approach with the ability to handle sensitive situations with integrity.
- Flexible, proactive, and self-motivated, with a positive attitude towards ongoing learning and adaptation.
What’s on offer:
- £27,943 pro rata salary, with potential for hybrid working during school closure periods, subject to agreement.
- Term-time employment plus an additional 3 weeks, providing a balanced work schedule.
- Supportive environment committed to professional development and inclusive values.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in pupils’ educational journeys.
- Collaborative team culture with allocated administrative support.