Admissions Co-ordinator

Progress Schools; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym memberships

Wellbeing app

Counselling support

Holiday entitlement

Foster carer leave

Flexible working

Professional development

Death in service

Maternity/Paternity leave

Medicash

Recognition awards

Referral bonus

MiRewards discounts

Senior Leaders drop-ins

Group conference

Job summary

Progress Schools is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to lead the student referral and admissions process from first enquiry to placement. You will be the vital link between schools, families, local authorities and referral partners, ensuring a smooth, compliant journey centred on each student's needs.

The role emphasizes detail, relationship-building, and real impact in safeguarding and inclusion across a national group of OFSTED-regulated schools.

Qualifications

• Academic background: English and Maths level 2 / GCSE grade 4 or higher, Business Administration relevant qualification (desirable).
• Experience: Effective administrative and organisational skills with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Knowledge: Equality of opportunity, safeguarding, child protection and inclusion issues in schools with high levels of vulnerable children.
• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for solving problems and making effective decisions.
• Communication: Professional communication with students and staff.
• Promotion of Values: Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.
• Time Management: Effective time management for planning, delivery, and assessment.

Skills

Administrative skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication

Equality and safeguarding awareness

Education

English and Maths level 2 / GCSE grade 4 or higher

Business Administration qualification (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Record-keeping systems

Job description

Join us as a Admissions Co-ordinator: Empower Futures!

Are you a highly organised, proactive professional who thrives on getting things right for vulnerable young people? Progress Schools is looking for an Admissions Administrator Co-ordinator to lead our student referral and admissions process from first enquiry to successful placement. You’ll be the vital link between schools, families, local authorities and referral partners — ensuring every student’s journey into one of our schools is smooth, compliant, and centred on their needs. If you’re someone who takes pride in detail, builds strong relationships, and wants your work to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Do you want to work for a company where wellbeing is more than a word, it’s a commitment? Somewhere where the person matters as much as the professional?

Well at Progress Schools, that’s just the approach we take.

Our top-notch benefits go beyond the basics—enjoy access to discounted gym memberships, a free wellbeing app that is jam packed with fitness, yoga and mindfulness resources and dedicated counselling support. And because we know your passion is with pupils and not paperwork, we do everything we can to reduce the amount of surplus admin too.

Your work-life balance matters. That’s why we offer generous holidays, additional leave for foster carers and flexibility wherever possible.

And why do we do this? Because when you thrive, so do our students. So we want to invest in your personal and professional growth as much as we do the young people who attend our schools.

But that’s not all, we also offer…

• Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in-house training, including paid qualifications. Last year we invested approx. £3.5k per colleague!

• Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary.

• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.

• Health and Wellbeing Cashback: Access to Medicash for you and your dependants, covering the costs of eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to £900 annually.

• Recognition Awards: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards.

• Referral Bonus: £500 for referring top talent.

• Exclusive Discounts: MiRewards benefits platform, offering loads of discounts and rewards

• Weekly drop ins with Senior Leaders: Connect, clarify and communicate with weekly drop-ins with our Managing Director and organisation SLT

• Group Connection: Annual Group conference and a comprehensive benefits review.

What are we looking for from you?

• Academic Background: English and Maths level 2 / GCSE grade 4 or higher, Business Administration relevant qualification (desirable)

• Experience: Effective administrative and organisational skills with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft packages.

• Knowledge: Knowledge of equality of opportunity, safeguarding, child protection and inclusion issues and how they can be addressed effectively in schools with high levels of vulnerable children.

• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for solving problems and making effective decisions.

• Communication: Professional communication with students and staff.

• Promotion of Values: Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.

• Time Management: Effective time management for planning, delivery, and assessment.

About the School:

Progress Schools is part of The Progress Group, the Group is made up of six business units, each of which aspires to innovate, influence, and inspire others through high-quality and purposeful education and training. Progress Schools is a national group of 13 independent OFSTED-regulated schools.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

The Progress Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information, or parental status. All employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs.

Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices. For details of our commitment to safer recruitment please visit our website for further information.

Note:

We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role.