Admissions Support Officer

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established local council is seeking a dedicated Admissions Support Officer to join their Admissions Team. This part-time role involves processing primary school applications and providing essential support to parents and schools. The council prides itself on being a leading employer, offering a supportive work environment with a focus on staff wellbeing and professional development. Employees enjoy various benefits, including discounted public transport and access to leisure facilities. If you're passionate about education and want to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Discounted public transport

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted leisure facility membership

Free exercise program with personal trainer

Employee support products

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English Language and a numeracy-based subject.
• General understanding of Education Service and related legislation.
• Previous administrative experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process in-year primary school applications from parents.
• Plan workload to meet application deadlines up to 3-4 months in advance.
• Ensure children receive alternative school places as needed.

Skills

Administrative Skills

ICT Skills

Communication Skills

Education

5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

We are looking for an Admissions Support Officer as part of our Admissions Team. Part-time: Thursday and Friday full days plus alternate Wednesdays (18.5 hours per week).

What will be expected from me?

The purpose of this role is to process applications for primary schools and provide support for the admissions team, including advice to parents and schoolson the admissions process.

What I might be doing?

• You will process in-year primary school applications from parents and provide support in the processing of applications for admission and transfer to schools.
• Plan workload to meet application deadlines, this could be up to 3 to 4 months in advance.
• Ensure that children receive alternative school places where applicable, to meet statutory obligations to educate pupils in the district.

Why Wakefield Council?

• We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.
• We offer a part-time working pattern of 18.5 hours per week.
• Support and access to high-quality training offers to help progress your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Team need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace.
• Access to a range of employee support products.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

Essential requirements:

• 5 GCSE or equivalent including English Language and a numeracy-based subject, normally mathematics.
• General understanding of Education Service and overview of Education Services and the legislation that governs them.
• previous administrative experience is essential.
• ICT skills e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Nic Collins.

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