Admissions Officer | Temporary, Term Time | Closing Date: Friday 29th May 2026

The Leys; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Leys is seeking a part-time Admissions Officer to provide efficient admissions service to prospective students and parents. The role involves excellent administration, communication skills, and supporting recruitment events.

Working 20 hours per week during term time, applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working hours. Previous experience in a similar role is ideal. This position demands a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or customer service is preferred.
• Ability to maintain a digital filing system.
• Proficiency in inputting data into spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Provide a friendly and efficient admissions service.
• Act as a key point of contact with parents and feeder schools.
• Assist with organizing and attending recruitment events.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Excellent administration

Experience in customer service

Job description

Part Time | 20 hours per week | Term Time Only

This pro rata figure is based on employment for a full academic year (01 September – 31 August). Where employment starts part way through the academic year, the first year’s salary will be calculated in accordance with the remaining duration of that academic year. Fixed term contract for one year or the return of the postholder (whichever is sooner)

We are seeking a temporary Admissions Officer to provide a friendly and efficient admissions service to prospective pupils and parents during their journey with us, from enquiry through to admission.

We are looking for an excellent administrator to act as a key point of contact to correspond with parents and feeder schools, maintain the digital filing system, and input data into spreadsheets effectively. You may be involved in parental visits and assist with both organising and attending recruitment events.

We are looking for a team player, who will use their exceptional communication skills to provide exceptional service to our families.

Ideally you will have previous experience in a similar role or a customer service role in a comparable organisation.

You will be working 20 hours per week, term time only (33 weeks per year Term Dates – The Leys) as below.

Working pattern

• Tuesday & Wednesday 09.00 – 16.00 with 0.5 hours unpaid lunch break
• Friday 09.00 – 16.30 with 0.5 hours unpaid lunch break

We are open to discussion on the working hours so if you would be interested in a different working pattern, please provide further details in your application.

Ideally, we would like the successful candidate to be available to join us mid-August for training & induction. Alternatively, we may be able to offer your initial training and induction on a flexible basis across July/August, prior to a September start date, if this would be your preference please indicate on your application.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Before appointment to any role in the school, checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and workplace references will be undertaken in accordance with current statutory guidance. Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK is required. A probationary period will also apply.

The Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity and celebrates the diverse voice of our community.

This role has the opportunity for regular contact with pupils and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.