Admissions Officer - Cambridge

Randstad Education; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed daytime hours

CPD opportunities

Collaborative culture

Impact on neurodivergent learners

Job summary

Randstad Education in Cambridge is seeking an Admissions Officer to manage the end-to-end admissions and referral process, acting as a crucial bridge between families, local authorities, senior leadership, and external professionals.

You will review referral documentation, coordinate assessment visits, handle sensitive enquiries, and draft reports, letters, and tribunal paperwork. You will maintain MIS learner records and generate admissions metrics for leadership.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C / 9-4) or equivalent.
• Strong administrative systems and ICT skills with MIS experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patience and empathy for families.
• Familiarity with GDPR and safeguarding in education.

Responsibilities

• Review referral documentation including EHCPs and specialist reports.
• Coordinate assessment visits and assessment days.
• Manage sensitive enquiries from parents, carers, and local authority caseworkers.
• Draft assessment reports, offer letters, and tribunal paperwork.
• Maintain learner records in the MIS and produce admissions metrics.
• Produce admissions data reports for executive leadership and governance.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Empathy

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C / 9-4)

Tools

Administrative systems

Web-based MIS

ICT

Google Suite

Job description

Admissions Officer

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £26,450 - £27,200 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 52-week contract

Start Date: October 2026 (or as soon as possible)

Your New Role

As the Admissions Officer, you will manage the end-to-end admissions and referral process, acting as a crucial bridge between families, local authorities, senior leadership, and external professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing referral documentation, including EHCPs and specialist reports.
• Coordinating assessment visits and assessment days throughout the school year.
• Managing sensitive enquiries from parents, carers, and local authority caseworkers.
• Drafting assessment reports, offer letters, and tribunal paperwork.
• Maintaining up-to-date learner records in the school's Management Information System (MIS).
• Producing admissions metrics and reporting directly to executive leadership and governance.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English (Grades A*-C / 9-4) or equivalent.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in administrative systems, web-based MIS tools, and ICT (Google Suite experience is advantageous).
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate delicate, emotionally charged conversations with patience and empathy.
• Experience: Previous administrative experience in an educational or specialist setting, familiarity with GDPR, and understanding of autism are highly desirable.
• Mindset: A resilient, proactive, and detail-oriented approach with a strong commitment to child safeguarding.

What You'll Get in Return

• Fixed daytime hours (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, no weekend work).
• Access to continuous professional development (CPD) and specialist training.
• A collaborative, family-oriented work culture centered on wellbeing.
• A rewarding opportunity to directly impact the educational journey of neurodivergent learners.

Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be required to undergo enhanced DBS and background checks.