School Admissions Officer - CLOSING DATE 12/11/2023

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits within the School Admissions Team at a not-for-profit organization dedicated to delivering quality children's services. This role involves assisting in the legal requirements for school placements, entering data accurately, and responding to queries from parents and carers. The supportive environment encourages career growth and innovation, offering benefits like a local government pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and various local discounts. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's education, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days holiday plus public holidays

Discounted childcare

Salary sacrifice car lease scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loans

Various local discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy office environment, preferably in education.
• Ability to explain complex legislation to customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in fulfilling legal requirements for school placements.
• Accurately enter data into the School Admissions system.
• Respond to queries related to school admissions.

Skills

Office environment experience

Providing information and advice

Proficient ICT skills

Knowledge of school admission processes

Tools

School Admissions system

Various computer packages and systems

Job description

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School Admissions Officer - CLOSING DATE 12/11/2023, Reading

Client: Brighter Futures for Children

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 8f35bb62db4e

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Posted: 05.05.2025

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Job profile

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable, the skills, qualifications, and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job reference: BFC0662

Date posted: 23/10/2023

Application closing date: 05/11/2023

Location: Reading

Salary: £24,054 - £26,845 per annum

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Full time

Job category/type: Administration / Clerical, Children's Services

Attachments: School Admissions Assistant 2020 JD.pdf

School Admissions Assistant

About us

Brighter Futures for Children is an independent, not-for-profit company, wholly owned by Reading Borough Council. Our responsibility is to deliver quality children's services, early help, education, and SEND services to children and families in Reading. Our Human Resources team supports our development and nurtures our staff, playing an integral role in building our culture.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the School Admissions Team. The post is within the Education Access and Support service. You will join an established team and report to the School Admissions Team Manager.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist BFfC’s duty to fulfill the legal requirement to offer children school places within the specified timeframes.
• Accurately enter data and verify applications and relevant information into the School Admissions system within the nationally defined timescales.
• Respond professionally to queries related to school admissions via phone and email.
• Work with parents and carers to address and resolve concerns related to their applications.
• Maintain and update school admission logs and records to keep parents informed.

Experience/skills required:

• Experience working in a busy office environment, in education or another service sector.
• Experience providing information and advice, explaining complex legislation to customers.
• Proficient ICT skills, with ability to use various computer packages and systems.
• Knowledge of school admission processes or willingness to learn.

Our offer

We offer a supportive environment for career growth, with opportunities to share ideas. Innovation and ambition are encouraged in our friendly, collaborative environment. Benefits include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 26 days incremental holiday plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)
• Discounted childcare (on-site nursery)
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Various local discounts