Admissions Officer – Top Performing School - Birmingham

Marchant Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a well-established secondary school in Birmingham to recruit an Admissions Officer who will manage pupil admissions, maintain records and support families through the process.

The role requires proactive, detail‑oriented candidates with experience in school administration, strong IT skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Start date ASAP and full-time hours are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with pupil data or school admin is desirable.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Discretion when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day admissions administration.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and admissions data.
• Liaise with parents, schools and local authority on enquiries.
• Coordinate admissions paperwork and documentation.
• Support open evenings, tours and transition events.
• Ensure deadlines and procedures are followed.

Skills

Administrative experience

IT skills

Data handling

Communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Education setting experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Birmingham
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP

We are working with a welcoming and well-established secondary school in Birmingham that is looking to appoint a highly organised and personable Admissions Officer to join its administrative team as soon as possible.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills, excellent attention to detail and a professional, approachable manner. The successful candidate will play an important role in managing the school's admissions process, supporting prospective families and ensuring that all pupil records and admissions information are accurate and up to date.

The Role

As Admissions Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administration of pupil admissions, working closely with the senior leadership team, school office and local authority to ensure a smooth and efficient process for pupils and their families.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing pupil admissions, applications, transfers and in-year admissions.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and ensuring admissions databases are kept up to date.
• Liaising with parents, carers, primary schools and the local authority regarding admissions enquiries.
• Coordinating admissions paperwork, application forms and supporting documentation.
• Supporting the organisation of open evenings, school tours and transition events for prospective pupils.
• Ensuring all admissions information is processed accurately and in line with relevant deadlines and procedures.
• Handling confidential pupil and family information with discretion and professionalism.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider school office when required.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is proactive, reliable and confident communicating with a wide range of people. You should be comfortable managing competing priorities and working in a busy school environment where accuracy and organisation are essential.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• 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.
• The ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• A friendly, professional and customer-focused approach.

Why Apply?

• Join a supportive and professional school team.
• Take on a varied role with genuine responsibility.
• Make a positive contribution to pupils and their families during the admissions process.
• Work in a busy and rewarding secondary school environment in Birmingham.