Admissions Assistant

Cheshire East Council; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working pattern

Hybrid working

Green car salary sacrifice

White goods salary sacrifice

Career average pension

Cycle to work

Employee assistance programme

Gym discounts

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking an Admissions Assistant to join the Admissions Team on a fixed-term basis. The role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only, with hybrid working and one in-office day per week (currently Tuesday).

You will handle school admissions applications and provide guidance to parents, schools and colleagues to ensure accurate processing and high-quality service. The successful candidate will be organised, able to work to deadlines, and maintain

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the School Admissions process is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in education, legal or local authority roles would be beneficial.
• Good IT skills and a commitment to confidentiality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Process school admission applications accurately and efficiently.
• Provide advice and support to parents, schools and colleagues.
• Work as part of a team to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Under pressure

Advice to users

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

The Admissions Team is a busy and essential service within Children's Services, responsible for coordinating school admissions for Cheshire East residents. This includes managing Reception and Year 7 applications, as well as applications for children transferring between schools outside the normal admission rounds.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Admissions Assistant to join the team on a fixed-term basis, working 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday, term-time only. The team currently operates a hybrid working arrangement, with staff expected to attend the office one day per week, currently on a Tuesday. Please note that the office day may change in line with service requirements.

The team plays a vital role in ensuring the Local Authority meets its statutory responsibilities under the School Admissions Code. As an Admissions Assistant, you will process school admission applications accurately and efficiently while providing advice and support to parents, schools, and colleagues. The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality customer service within a fast-paced environment.

About us

At Cheshire East Council we are resident and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do and that starts with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive and flourish, where we strive to deliver best value in everything we do.

For us, success isn't just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

We are values led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all, where our employees co-created our values of drive, integrity, respect and collaboration which inform all that we do.

We are proud to work for Cheshire East Council and believe you would be too, so come and join us!

Join us on a meaningful journey at Cheshire East Council

Join a team that's compassionate, forward-thinking and deeply committed to making a difference. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and your role will be a key part of our transformation journey. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful where your ideas, energy and work can create real impact every day.

About the Role:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join us in this fixed term role. Working as part of a friendly, hardworking, and experienced team, the successful candidate will be well-organised, able to work to deadlines and keep calm under pressure. Knowledge of the School Admissions process is desirable but not essential. Previous education, legal or local authority experience would be beneficial. Good IT skills, the ability to pay attention to detail and a good understanding of confidentiality are a key requirement for the role.

To find out more about the other key responsibilities of the role please view the attached job description.

About you:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Experience of providing clear and concise advice to service users, on complex, sensitive, or difficult issues
• Strong attention to detail
• Commitment to working as part of a team

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role, please view the attached job description specification document.

What we offer in return:

• A competitive salary - Between £27,274 - £29,071 per annum, pro rata with guaranteed yearly pay increases!
• Purchase of annual leave - Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 30-hour work week with the added perks of flexitime.
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There're no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life's challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
  • Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
  • Off-Peak Racket Sports
  • Athletics Tracks
  • Sauna/Steam/Spa

As an equal opportunities and disability confident employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better reflect and serve our local communities, and together, we can build something truly special.