School Admissions Officer/Administrator

Sandy Lane Primary School; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Generous pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym Discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Being part of a great team

Job summary

Sandy Lane Primary School is seeking a proactive School Admissions Officer / Administrator to join our busy school community. You will provide high-quality administrative support and act as a first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff.

You will manage pupil data, nursery admissions, and support reception duties, welcoming and signing in visitors while directing telephone and face-to-face enquiries across the school.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration or equivalent.
• Administrative experience in busy environments.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team and on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining pupil data.
• Admissions and management of nursery placement.
• Reception duties: welcoming, signing in visitors, directing enquiries for the whole school.

Skills

School Administration

Administrative Experience

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Help Our School Thrive

Do you enjoy being organised, supporting others and working as part of a busy team?

At Sandy Lane Primary School, we are seeking a proactive and reliable School Admissions Officer / Administrator to join our school community.

In this varied role, you will provide high-quality administrative support, helping to ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the school while delivering excellent service to staff, pupils and visitors.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive individual who enjoys working with people and thrives in a busy environment. As one of the first points of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, you will play a key role in the daily life of the school, helping to create a positive experience for everyone who walks through our doors.

No two days are the same. From supporting school operations and managing administrative processes to building strong relationships with colleagues and families, you'll be at the heart of a vibrant school community where your contribution is genuinely valued.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Maintaining pupil data
• Admissions and management of nursery placement
• support with reception duties, welcoming and signing in visitors, and directing telephone and face to face enquiries for the whole school

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• School Administration Experience
• Administrative Experience
• Able to work constructively as part of a team and work on own initiative

Why join Sandy Lane Primary School and Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Sandy Lane Primary School, our core PRIDE values underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to provide pupils at Sandy Lane Primary School with limitless opportunities in partnership with families - which is our Sandy Lane Promise.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

We offer our staff a range of benefits including:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Closing date for receipt of applications is the 25th September 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.