Admissions Officer - Phenomenal School - Manchester

Marchant Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Career progression

Friendly team

Job summary

An outstanding secondary school in Manchester is seeking an organised Admissions Officer to join its welcoming administrative team immediately.

As the first point of contact for prospective families, you will manage enquiries, coordinate applications from enquiry to enrolment, organise tours and events, and maintain pupil records using the MIS while liaising with local authorities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in school admissions or education administration (desirable).
• Familiarity with Arbor, SIMS or Bromcom (beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Manage admissions enquiries from prospective parents and carers.
• Coordinate applications from initial enquiry through to enrolment.
• Organise school tours, open mornings, open evenings and admissions events.
• Maintain accurate pupil records using the school's MIS.
• Liaise with local authorities and external agencies regarding admissions.
• Prepare admissions reports and support student data administration.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider school office.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organisation

Attention to detail

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Experience in school admissions

Tools

Arbor MIS

SIMS

Bromcom

Job description

An exceptional Outstanding secondary school in Manchester is seeking to appoint an organised, professional and personable Admissions Officer to join its welcoming administrative team immediately.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of one of Manchester's highest-performing schools, celebrated for its academic excellence, inclusive culture and outstanding pastoral care. As the first point of contact for prospective families, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering a seamless and positive admissions experience from initial enquiry through to enrolment.

Working within a supportive and collaborative office team, the successful candidate will benefit from excellent professional development opportunities and genuine long-term career progression.

The Role

The Admissions Officer will manage the day-to-day admissions process, ensuring applications are handled efficiently and in line with school and local authority procedures.

• Manage admissions enquiries from prospective parents and carers.


• Coordinate applications from initial enquiry through to enrolment.


• Organise school tours, open mornings, open evenings and admissions events.


• Maintain accurate pupil records using the school's Management Information System (MIS).


• Liaise with local authorities and external agencies regarding admissions.


• Prepare admissions reports and support student data administration.


• Provide general administrative support to the wider school office.

About the School

This Outstanding secondary school has an excellent reputation for outstanding academic outcomes, exceptional pastoral support and a strong sense of community. Staff are valued and supported within a collaborative working environment where professional development, wellbeing and career progression are genuine priorities.

The Successful Candidate

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.


• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.


• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications.


• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Previous experience in school admissions or education administration (desirable).


• Experience using Arbor, SIMS or Bromcom (beneficial but not essential).

Salary & Benefits

• October Half Term 2026 start


• Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities


• Staff wellbeing programme & Employee Assistance Programme


• Modern facilities with excellent transport links

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Admissions Officer to join a thriving secondary school and make a meaningful contribution to its continued success.

Admissions Officer - Phenomenal School - Manchester • Manchester, England, United Kingdom