Admin & Admissions Officer

Veritas Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for educational positions is seeking an Admin, Communications & Admissions Officer for a primary school in Blackheath. The role requires strong communication and organisational skills, with duties including managing school reception and supporting admissions processes. The ideal candidate will have previous school-based admin experience and proficiency in SIMS. This position offers a supportive work environment within a vibrant school community.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a well-resourced school

Supportive staff team

Varied and rewarding role

Qualifications

• Previous school-based admin experience preferred.
• Experience with SIMS is desirable.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage school reception and visitor experience.
• Support admissions and school tours.
• Provide general administrative support.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to multitask

Confident and professional manner

Team-oriented

Tools

SIMS

Job description

Admin, Communications & Admissions Officer

Veritas Education are working with a welcoming and ambitious primary/prep school in Blackheath to recruit a proactive and organised Admin, Communications & Admissions Officer. This is a key front-facing role supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the school reception, telephone and visitor experience.
• Acting as first point of contact for parents and enquiries.
• Supporting admissions, including enquiries, school tours and registrations.
• Providing general administrative and clerical support.
• Managing school emails, entry systems and parent queries.
• Supporting school communications, newsletters and social media.
• Using SIMS and other school systems to maintain accurate records.
• Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous school-based admin experience (preferred).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Confident, professional and welcoming manner.
• Ability to multitask in a busy school environment.
• Experience with SIMS (desirable).
• Flexible, proactive and team-oriented.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work in a popular and well-resourced school.
• Supportive and friendly staff team.
• A varied and rewarding role in a vibrant school community.
• Term-time or full-year options may be available (depending on role).

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply today. Successful applicants will be contacted with further details.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'