At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage student admissions, coordinate events, and provide excellent customer service to families.
- Company: A high-achieving secondary school in Darlington with a welcoming environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time contract, and a supportive school community.
- Other info: Immediate start with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic school setting.
- Why this job: Be the first point of contact for families and shape students' educational journeys.
- Qualifications: Experience in admissions or customer service, strong communication skills, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 30000 £ per year.
A high-achieving secondary school in Darlington is seeking an articulate, highly organized Admissions Officer to manage all student entry pathways, open events, and enrolment processes for an immediate (ASAP) start.
As Admissions Officer, you will serve as the primary ambassador and administrative coordinator for all prospective families, applicants, and local primary feeder schools. You will oversee the end-to-end admissions process for Key Stage 3 entry, mid-year in-year transfers, and Sixth Form entry, ensuring strict adherence to the national School Admissions Code.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the administrative lifecycle of applicant inquiries, application processing, entrance testing, and place allocations.
- Maintain accurate student registration records and waiting lists on school database systems.
- Coordinate and host prospective parent open evenings, campus tour days, and Sixth Form induction events.
- Liaise with Local Authority Admissions Teams regarding coordinated scheme allocations, appeals, and fair access protocols.
- Provide warm, professional customer service via telephone, email, and face-to-face consultations with prospective families.
- Draft official offer letters, entry documentation packs, and admissions statistical reports for the Headteacher and Governors.
The School & What’s on Offer
- Immediate Start: Full-time, long-term or permanent contract starting ASAP.
- Competitive Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 (dependent on experience).
- Environment: Welcoming, high-performing secondary school setting.
- Location: Convenient Darlington location with straightforward transport links.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous administrative experience in school admissions, customer service, or higher education registry.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with high attention to professional detail.
- Deep understanding of administrative database software (SIMS, Arbor, or similar pupil tracking databases).
- Knowledge of statutory school admissions codes, catchment rules, and appeal procedures (advantageous).
- An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this Admissions Officer post in Darlington for an immediate start.
School Admissions Officer – Secondary School in Darlington (ASAP Start) employer: Marchant Recruitment
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