Head of School Admissions Service

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Camden Council is seeking a Head of School Admissions Service to provide senior leadership across the council’s school admissions function in London. The role requires extensive knowledge of school admissions within a London Local Authority, including the School Admissions Code and statutory admissions legislation.

The post is an interim/contract position with a pay rate of £30.56 per hour, and full-time PAYE hours.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level experience leading a School Admissions Service within a London Local Authority.
• Proven experience managing a school admissions team and overseeing day-to-day operational delivery.
• Detailed knowledge of the School Admissions Code, statutory admissions legislation and associated guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school admissions function for the council.
• Oversee day-to-day delivery of admissions processes and appeals.
• Provide senior leadership and strategic direction for the service.

Job description

Head of School Admissions Service

Location: N1C 4AG

Contract: Interim / Contract

Pay Rate: £30.56 per hour

PAYE Hours: Full Time

Camden Council is seeking an experienced Head of School Admissions Service to provide senior leadership and management across the Council’s school admissions function.

This is a senior operational role requiring extensive knowledge of school admissions within a London Local Authority, including statutory admissions legislation, the School Admissions Code, in-year admissions, coordinated admissions processes and appeals.

Candidates must have:

• Significant senior-level experience leading a School Admissions Service within a London Local Authority.
• Proven experience managing a school admissions team and overseeing day-to-day operational delivery.
• Detailed knowledge of the School Admissions Code, statutory admissions legislation and associated guidance.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.