Admissions Officer - Top Performing School - Leeds

Marchant Recruitment; Ledston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent CPD and career progression

Staff wellbeing programme

Great transport links

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting an Outstanding Leeds secondary school to recruit an organised and personable Admissions Officer for an immediate start. You will be the first point of contact for prospective families, guiding them from initial enquiry to enrolment within a supportive office team.

This role offers excellent professional development opportunities and clear career progression in a busy school environment with strong pastoral care.

Qualifications

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

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 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

Excellent communication

Customer service skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Manage multiple priorities

Team collaboration

Tools

Arbor

SIMS

Bromcom

Job description

An exceptional Outstanding secondary school in Leeds 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 Leeds'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.

Key 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 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

The school is looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised administrator who possesses:

• 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.

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