Admissions Officer : Cambridge

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

Benefits offered by this job

CPD & training

Family-oriented culture

Wellbeing focus

Impact on learners

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking an Admissions Officer to manage end-to-end admissions and referrals in a Cambridge setting. You will bridge families, local authorities, senior leadership, and external professionals to ensure smooth transitions for neurodivergent learners.

Role involves coordinating assessments, handling sensitive inquiries, and producing reports. 40h/week, 8:00–16:00, on-site with a 52-week contract starting Oct 2026.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English at least Grade C/9-4 or equivalent.
• Proficiency with web-based MIS tools and general ICT skills.
• Experience handling sensitive information with care and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end admissions and referrals for learners.
• Coordinate assessment visits and days across the year.
• Respond to enquiries from families, local authorities and caseworkers.
• Draft assessment reports, offers and tribunal paperwork.
• Maintain learner records in the MIS and generate admissions metrics.
• Report admissions insights to executive leadership and governance.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

GDPR awareness

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

MIS software

Google Workspace

Job description

Admissions Officer

Location: Cambridge

Salary: GBP26,450 : GBP27,200 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 schools Management Information System (MIS).
• Producing admissions metrics and reporting directly to executive leadership and governance.

What Youll 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 Youll 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.