Admissions Manager

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in specialist education seeks an Admissions Manager to manage referrals and admissions for its schools. This role involves acting as the primary contact for Local Authorities and ensuring a smooth referral process to achieve full occupancy. The ideal candidate will have experience in educational settings, strong project management skills, and the ability to build relationships. A supportive work environment with excellent benefits is offered.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Family Growth Support

Discount options

Qualifications

• Experience in educational or care settings is preferred.
• Strong project management skills with Local Authorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage communications and referrals from Local Authorities.
• Maintain records of the referral process.
• Develop relationships with Local Authority Commissioners.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Empathy

Driving License

Tools

MS Office

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We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit*

Job Title: Admissions Manager

Location: Home based (May require occasional travel to sites/ homes)

Hours: 9-5 Monday-Friday

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Job Purpose

To proactively manage the admissions and referrals for the Outcomes First Group Schools.

Responsibilities

Admissions

• Act as the first point of contact for all Local Authority communications relating to referrals and admissions and to oversee the referrals process from referral through to conversion, with the aim of achieving 100% occupancy whilst remaining sensitive to the operational needs of each setting
• To be responsible for and to respond promptly to each Local Authority / Parent referral maintaining an overview of all aspects of each referral, liaise regularly with the Principal/Headteacher/Registered Manager
• To review and standardise referral documentation that ensures appropriate records are maintained e.g., gathering potential missing information, generating baseline data, evaluating the ability to meet need and if the school cannot meet need or place consider alternative OFG school
• To be responsible for maintaining accurate quality records on all stages of the referral process through effective use of the relevant MI system
• To facilitate and on occasions participate in the assessment of students. This may involve travel to the parents or carers home or current educational/care establishment.
• To build and develop business relationships with Local Authority Commissioners and liaise with key individuals to negotiate placement costs.
• To support the Principal/Headteacher with their Local Authority liaison activities, arranging and attending meetings as required
• Comply with the OFG’s commitment to the Safeguarding of the vulnerable young people in our care.

Personal Specification – Skills and Competencies

• Experience of working within an educational/care setting
• Experience of working with Local Authorities to plan and manage referrals into schools
• Strong project management skills. Including liaising with statutory authorities.
• Good inter-personal skills to maintain good relationships with the local community, statutory authorities, contractors, and staff.
• Driving License
• Competent in the use of MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook

Personal Characteristics

• Able to plan and work on own initiative
• Must be honest, trustworthy, and reliable
• Able to satisfy DBS check that there are no impediments to working with children
• Empathy with young people particularly those with additional special needs
• Seeks opportunities for personal development
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of specialist education in the UK. We exist to give neurodivergent children and young people access to a great education that caters to their specific needs, abilities and aspirations.

There are three brands in our Outcomes First family: Acorn Education, Options Autism and Momenta Connect. Together, we educate, care for and support children, young people, and adults across the UK, empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Our Vision

Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.

Our Mission

We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.

We never assume.

We work together.

To make the remarkable happen.

We are accountable.

To each other and for one another.

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

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