Job Description
Contract Terms:
Starting salary: PO1 (£40,182 – £42,060)
Work location: 48 Station Road, Wood Green, London N22 7TY
Hours per week: 18 per week
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract 6 months
Closing date: Sunday, 26th July 2026 at 23:59
Expected interview date: W/c 3rd August 2026
About Haringey
Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough, brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. We stand up for each other, celebrate our differences, battle discrimination, and champion equality. Our staff embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community‑focused.
About The Role
We are looking for an In Year Primary Admissions Officer to join our Schools and Learning Service. In this role you will manage primary in‑year school admissions, ensuring that children moving into the borough are offered school places efficiently, fairly and in line with statutory requirements. You will work closely with schools, families and partner agencies to administer admissions processes, manage pupil placement information, prepare reports and data and support the effective operation of Fair Access arrangements. The role also involves providing guidance to schools, parents, councillors and other stakeholders, while ensuring all admissions activities are delivered within strict deadlines and in accordance with relevant legislation.
About The Team
The Admissions and School Organisation team plays a vital role in supporting children and families to access education. Working collaboratively with schools, Children Missing Education, Elective Home Education, local authorities and other education partners, the team ensures that every child is supported into an appropriate school place as quickly as possible. We are a dedicated customer‑focused team that values partnership working, continuous improvement and excellent service delivery.
About You
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied and demanding workload while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
Experience of working with the public and strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Essential requirements: experience using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications; ability to prepare reports and correspondence to a high standard; effective prioritisation and workload management skills; good understanding of customer service principles.
Educated to A‑Level standard or able to demonstrate equivalent experience within admissions or a related field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent IT capability, ability to work effectively in a team environment and a commitment to delivering a high‑quality service within agreed timescales.
Working for Haringey
Haringey Council is committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work. We welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities to help us make a difference to our residents and community. Benefits include 31 days leave +
Contract Terms:
Starting salary: PO1 (£40,182 – £42,060)
Work location: 48 Station Road, Wood Green, London N22 7TY
Hours per week: 18 per week
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract 6 months
Closing date: Sunday, 26th July 2026 at 23:59
Expected interview date: W/c 3rd August 2026
About Haringey
Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough, brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. We stand up for each other, celebrate our differences, battle discrimination, and champion equality. Our staff embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community‑focused.
About The Role
We are looking for an In Year Primary Admissions Officer to join our Schools and Learning Service. In this role you will manage primary in‑year school admissions, ensuring that children moving into the borough are offered school places efficiently, fairly and in line with statutory requirements. You will work closely with schools, families and partner agencies to administer admissions processes, manage pupil placement information, prepare reports and data and support the effective operation of Fair Access arrangements. The role also involves providing guidance to schools, parents, councillors and other stakeholders, while ensuring all admissions activities are delivered within strict deadlines and in accordance with relevant legislation.
About The Team
The Admissions and School Organisation team plays a vital role in supporting children and families to access education. Working collaboratively with schools, Children Missing Education, Elective Home Education, local authorities and other education partners, the team ensures that every child is supported into an appropriate school place as quickly as possible. We are a dedicated customer‑focused team that values partnership working, continuous improvement and excellent service delivery.
About You
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied and demanding workload while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
Experience of working with the public and strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Essential requirements: experience using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications; ability to prepare reports and correspondence to a high standard; effective prioritisation and workload management skills; good understanding of customer service principles.
Educated to A‑Level standard or able to demonstrate equivalent experience within admissions or a related field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent IT capability, ability to work effectively in a team environment and a commitment to delivering a high‑quality service within agreed timescales.
Working for Haringey
Haringey Council is committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work. We welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities to help us make a difference to our residents and community. Benefits include 31 days leave +
In Year Admission in London employer: Haringey Council
Haringey Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises community engagement and employee well-being. With generous leave, health support, and opportunities for hybrid working, employees can enjoy a balanced work-life dynamic while contributing to the safety and cleanliness of their neighbourhoods in vibrant Wood Green, London. The council also fosters professional growth, ensuring that team members can develop their skills and advance within the organisation.
