OR116360 – Head of Schools Admissions Service – Education Qualified in London

Work Pattern: To be confirmed

PAYE Pay Rate: £30.56 per hour

Main Purpose

To lead and manage a Local Authority school admissions service, ensuring effective delivery of statutory admissions duties, policies and processes across the borough.

Typical Day

• Lead the school admissions service and team.
• Oversee applications, allocations and appeals.
• Ensure compliance with admissions legislation and statutory deadlines.
• Advise senior officers and stakeholders on admissions matters.
• Liaise with schools, parents, councilors and other partners.
• Monitor performance, workload and service standards.
• Manage complex admissions cases and resolve issues.
• Develop and improve admissions processes and systems.

Key Duties

• Manage the full local authority school admissions function.
• Lead and support admissions officers and wider teams.
• Oversee school place planning and admissions allocations.
• Ensure statutory requirements and deadlines are met.
• Provide expert advice on school admissions legislation and policies.
• Work closely with schools and education stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, performance information and recommendations.
• Manage complaints, escalations and complex cases.
• Drive service improvements and ensure high-quality customer service.

Essential Requirements

• Significant experience as a Head of Admissions or senior admissions manager within a London Local Authority.
• Direct Local Authority school admissions experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of school admissions legislation, regulations and statutory processes.
• Experience managing school admissions applications, allocations and appeals.
• Experience leading and managing an admissions team.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working with schools, parents, senior officers and elected Members.

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