Admissions Officer — Smooth School Admissions & Family Support

Marchant Recruitment; London Borough of Ealing; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a welcoming secondary school in Ealing to appoint an organised Admissions Officer. The role focuses on managing pupil admissions, maintaining records, and coordinating documentation and events for prospective pupils.

The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a professional, approachable manner to support families and school staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within a secondary school or educational setting.
• Experience of admissions, pupil data or school office administration.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using databases, spreadsheets and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day administration of pupil admissions, working with the senior leadership team and local authority.
• Managing pupil admissions, applications, transfers and in-year admissions.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and keeping admissions databases up to date.
• Liaising with parents, carers, primary schools and the local authority regarding admissions enquiries.
• Coordinating admissions paperwork, application forms and supporting documentation.
• Assisting with open evenings, school tours and transition events for prospective pupils.
• Ensuring admissions information is processed accurately and within deadlines.
• Handling confidential pupil and family information with discretion and professionalism.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider school office.

Skills

Admin experience

Education sector

Data management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Pupil data systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a welcoming secondary school in Ealing to appoint an organised Admissions Officer. The role focuses on managing pupil admissions, maintaining records, and coordinating documentation and events for prospective pupils.

The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a professional, approachable manner to support families and school staff.