Head Of Schools Admissions Service

Brackenberry Limited; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Camden Council is seeking an experienced Head of Schools Admissions Service to lead and oversee the delivery of the schools admissions function on a 3-month contract, with a high likelihood of extension at the client's discretion. The role requires strategic leadership and robust knowledge of admissions processes.

You will manage operations, ensure statutory compliance, work with schools and families, and provide advice to senior management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Head of Schools Admissions Service.
• Local Authority experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of school admissions legislation and regulations.
• Education-qualified professional.
• Proven leadership and service management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Schools Admissions Service
• Oversee admissions processes and statutory requirements
• Provide strategic advice and guidance to senior management
• Ensure effective and compliant service delivery
• Work closely with schools, families and key stakeholders

Skills

Leadership

Service management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Education-qualified professional

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Camden to assist with the appointment of a Head of Schools Admissions Service, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion.

Rate of Pay

£29.56 - £38.99 per hour

Summary

Camden Council is seeking an experienced Head of Schools Admissions Service to lead and oversee the delivery of the schools admissions function.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Schools Admissions Service
• Oversee admissions processes and statutory requirements
• Provide strategic advice and guidance to senior management
• Ensure effective and compliant service delivery
• Work closely with schools, families and key stakeholders

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Head of Schools Admissions Service
• Local Authority experience is essential
• Strong knowledge of school admissions legislation and regulations
• Education-qualified professional
• Proven leadership and service management experience

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.