Admissions Officer – Barnet | Asap Start

Marchant Recruitment; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Admissions Officer for a Barnet secondary school on a permanent, full-time basis. The role covers day-to-day admissions, enquiries, and maintaining records.

You will liaise with families, Local Authority, and schools, coordinate visits, and ensure data accuracy. Experience with SIMS/Arbor or other MIS is advantageous; strong Excel and Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in school admissions or education administration.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Confident using databases, Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Experience with SIMS, Arbor or another school MIS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage applications, admissions enquiries and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate pupil and applicant records.
• Liaise with parents, carers, schools and the Local Authority.
• Coordinate admissions appointments, visits and meetings.
• Keep admissions data and school systems up to date.
• Support transition and new pupil arrangements.
• Prepare correspondence and provide regular updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

ASAP Start | Full-Time | Permanent | Monday to Friday | 8:00am–4:30pm | £29,000–£32,000

A successful secondary school in Barnet is looking for an experienced Admissions Officer to join its administration team on a permanent basis.

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day admissions process, acting as a key contact for prospective families and working closely with the school office, senior leaders and external organisations.

The Role

Manage applications, admissions enquiries and supporting documentation.

Maintain accurate pupil and applicant records.

Liaise with parents, carers, schools and the Local Authority.

Coordinate admissions appointments, visits and meetings.

Keep admissions data and school systems up to date.

Support transition and new pupil arrangements.

Prepare correspondence and provide regular updates where required.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience in school admissions or a similar education administration role.

Excellent organisation and attention to detail.

Strong written and verbal communication.

Confident using databases, Excel and Microsoft Office.

Ability to manage confidential information appropriately.

Professional and approachable manner when dealing with families.

Experience with SIMS, Arbor or another school MIS would be advantageous.