Head Of School Admissions Service

Belmont Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Camden Council is seeking a Head of School Admissions Service on an initial temporary contract (3–6 months) with potential extension or permanent appointment for the right candidate. Rate negotiable based on experience; role based at N1C 4AG in London.

The post will provide senior leadership and management across the Council's school admissions function, shaping policies and leading the annual admissions cycle for primary and secondary rounds.

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 Schools Admissions Service to ensure the effective delivery of all statutory admissions functions.
• Develop, implement, and review admissions policies in accordance with current legislation and Department for Education guidance.
• Oversee the annual admissions cycle, coordinating primary and secondary school admissions rounds.
• Provide strategic advice and guidance to senior leadership, elected members, schools, and external stakeholders on admissions matters.
• Manage school admission appeals, in-year admissions, fair access protocols, and waiting lists.
• Lead on school place planning and sufficiency, collaborating with education planning and commissioning teams.

Skills

Senior leadership

Team management

Policy development

Knowledge of admissions code

Job description

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Camden Council who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Head of School Admissions Service this role will be based at: N1C 4AG

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

The right candidate will:

• Lead and manage the Schools Admissions Service to ensure the effective delivery of all statutory admissions functions.


• Develop, implement, and review admissions policies in accordance with current legislation, the School Admissions Code, and Department for Education guidance.


• Oversee the annual admissions cycle, coordinating primary and secondary school admissions rounds.


• Provide strategic advice and guidance to senior leadership, elected members, schools, and external stakeholders on admissions matters.


• Manage school admission appeals, in-year admissions, fair access protocols, and waiting lists.


• Lead on school place planning and sufficiency, collaborating closely with education planning and commissioning teams.

We require the following:

• Significant senior-level experience leading a School Admissions Service within a London Local Authority. - Mandatory


• 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.

Look forward to speaking with you soon