Admissions Officer at The Cavendish School

Cavendish School; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Cavendish School is seeking a professional Admissions Officer to support families from initial enquiry through to enrolment. The role requires confidentiality, excellent organisation and exemplary communication to ensure a smooth admissions journey.

Working with School Leaders, you will coordinate assessments and events, keep precise records in the MIS system and manage multiple tasks in a busy environment while delivering outstanding service to prospective families.

Qualifications

• Confidential handling of information and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with families.
• Excellent communication and administrative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage admissions system in line with Cavendish Admissions Policy.
• Liaise with Local Authority on admissions aspects on behalf of the School.
• Oversee the School's Uniform Supplier and coordinate Parent/Pupil Events.
• Respond to admissions queries promptly and maintain accurate records.

Job description

About this Role

ADMISSIONS OFFICER

30 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.00 am - 2:00 pm

Term Time Only (incl INSET days) + 3 weeks during School holidays

Single Status Grade 5, Points 12-13 Salary £26,847 - £27,274 (pro rata)

Actual Salary £20,252 - £20,574

Permanent Contract

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing date: Tuesday 6 October 2026 (9am)

Interview date: Tuesday 13 October 2026

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Cavendish School is an all through School (pupils aged 2-16). We are seeking a professional, organised, and approachable Admissions Officer. Working closely with School Leaders, you will provide a first-class experience for prospective families, from initial enquiry through to enrolment.

The role involves complete confidentiality, building strong relationships with families, coordinating admissions assessments and events, maintaining accurate records and reporting through our MIS system. You will be a confident communicator with excellent administrative and organisational skills. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and customer-focused individual who is passionate about delivering outstanding service and helping families throughout their Admissions journey.

Main duties will include;

• Responsibility for the management and implementation of the School's Admissions System in line with Cavendish Admissions Policy.
• Responsibility for liaising with the Local Authority regarding any aspects of the Admissions process on behalf of the School.
• Responsibility for the School's Uniform Supplier, managing Parent/Pupil Events (eg Uniform Sizing Event) and ensuring the School's Website is up to date
• Communicate promptly with Parents/Carers to resolve all admissions queries

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the School