Admissions And Administrative Officer – Well Established School - Leeds

Marchant Recruitment; Ledston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment are working with a well-established secondary school in Leeds to appoint an Admissions and Administrative Officer. The role focuses on managing pupil admissions, handling enquiries, and providing high-quality administrative support within a busy school office.

The ideal candidate will have proven administrative experience in education, strong IT and data-management skills, and a professional, customer-focused approach when engaging with pupils, families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in school admissions or administrative settings.
• Strong IT skills with confidence using MS Office, spreadsheets and databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Outstanding organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Professional, friendly approach when dealing with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day administration of the school's admissions process.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and update admissions databases.
• Act as point of contact for parents, carers, schools and local authority.
• Process admissions forms and supporting documentation within deadlines.
• Coordinate open evenings, school tours and transition events.
• Respond to admissions enquiries professionally and provide clear information.

Skills

Administrative experience

Data management

IT skills including Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Location: Leeds
Start Date: ASAP

We are working with a well-established and highly regarded secondary school in Leeds that is seeking to appoint a professional, organised and personable Admissions and Administrative Officer to join its busy school office as soon as possible.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator to join a supportive school environment and play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of pupil admissions. The successful candidate will be a confident communicator with exceptional attention to detail, a proactive approach and the ability to provide an excellent service to prospective families, parents and colleagues.

The Role

As Admissions and Administrative Officer, you will oversee the day-to-day administration of the school's admissions process while providing wider administrative support to ensure the effective running of the school office.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing pupil admissions, applications, transfers and in-year admissions.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and ensuring admissions databases are regularly updated.
• Acting as a key point of contact for parents, carers, prospective families, primary schools and the local authority.
• Processing admissions applications, forms and supporting documentation accurately and within required deadlines.
• Coordinating open evenings, school tours and transition events for prospective pupils and their families.
• Responding to admissions enquiries professionally and providing clear, helpful information throughout the process.
• Ensuring all admissions procedures are followed and pupil information is handled confidentially.
• Supporting the wider school administration team with general office duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a reliable, approachable and highly organised individual who can manage a varied workload while maintaining excellent standards of accuracy and professionalism.

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

• Previous administrative experience, preferably within a secondary school or educational setting.
• Experience of school admissions, pupil data management or general school office administration.
• Strong IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office, spreadsheets and databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work effectively in a busy environment.
• A professional, friendly and customer-focused approach when dealing with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Why Apply?

• Join a welcoming and supportive secondary school with a professional administrative team.
• Take on a varied role with responsibility for a key area of school operations.
• Make a meaningful contribution to the experience of prospective pupils and their families.
• Develop your experience within a busy and rewarding educational environment.Work alongside colleagues committed to maintaining high standards across the school.