School Admissions Coordinator – SIMS & Records

Marchant Recruitment; Crawley Down; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a growing school in Crawley with the recruitment of an experienced Admissions Officer. The role focuses on managing day-to-day admissions administration, processing applications, records and communications with families.

DBS check will be required as part of safeguarding compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with the school office, senior leadership and local authority contacts to ensure smooth admissions processes and accurate data management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in school admissions or pupil administration.
• Knowledge of school admissions procedures and pupil record management.
• Experience using SIMS, Arbor or similar school management systems.

Responsibilities

• Process pupil applications, admissions forms and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate admissions records using the MIS.
• Communicate with parents and carers regarding applications, deadlines and admission arrangements.
• Coordinate admissions appointments, meetings and school visits.
• Support administration of pupil transitions and new starters.
• Liaise with local authority regarding admissions procedures and documentation.
• Prepare reports and update records to support admissions planning.
• Ensure pupil information is handled confidentially and safeguarding requirements are followed.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a growing school in Crawley with the recruitment of an experienced Admissions Officer. The role focuses on managing day-to-day admissions administration, processing applications, records and communications with families.

DBS check will be required as part of safeguarding compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with the school office, senior leadership and local authority contacts to ensure smooth admissions processes and accurate data management.