Sixth Form Administrator

Vision for Education Ltd; London Borough of Redbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking a Senior Administrator to join the Sixth Form team in Redbridge. You will provide comprehensive administrative support, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and accurate record-keeping while coordinating admissions, UCAS, bursary processing and events.

The role requires strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to liaise with students, parents and external partners in a busy educational environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: Strong administrative experience.
• Experience in education or Sixth Form setting preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organised.
• Confidential handling of student information and data protection.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sixth Form admissions and enrolment processes.
• Manage UCAS administration, tracking and references.
• Support student progression and destination pathways.
• Administer the 16-19 bursary process.
• Maintain accurate student records using school systems.
• Support parents' evenings, events and Sixth Form activities.
• Assist with attendance and punctuality initiatives.
• Coordinate communication with students, families and external partners.
• Organise guest speakers, alumni events and enrichment activities.
• Support reception and the running of the Sixth Form area.
• Assist with GCSE and A Level results days and enrolment activities.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Confidentiality and data handling

Education

Experience in education

Tools

SIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Sixth Form Administrator

Location: Redbridge

Salary: £29,808 - £32,838

Start date: As soon as possible

A successful and high-achieving secondary school is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Administrator to join their Sixth Form team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, proactive and customer-focused administrator who is passionate about supporting students and contributing to an outstanding post-16 education environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the Sixth Form, providing exceptional administrative support and helping students achieve strong outcomes in their academic progress, personal development and future pathways.

The Role

As Senior Administrator, you will provide comprehensive administrative support across the Sixth Form, working closely with senior leaders, pastoral teams, students, parents and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading on Sixth Form admissions and enrolment processes




• Managing UCAS administration, tracking and references




• Supporting student progression and destination pathways




• Administering the 16-19 bursary process




• Maintaining accurate student records and using school systems effectively




• Providing administrative support for parents' evenings, events and key Sixth Form activities




• Supporting attendance and punctuality initiatives




• Working closely with pastoral teams to support vulnerable students




• Coordinating communication with students, families and external partners




• Organising guest speakers, alumni events and enrichment activities




• Supporting reception and the smooth running of the Sixth Form area




• Assisting with GCSE and A Level results days and enrolment activities

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working within a busy administrative environment, ideally within education or a Sixth Form setting




• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities




• Strong communication and customer service skills




• Confidence using Microsoft Office and school management systems such as SIMS




• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when managing student information




• The ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, staff and external stakeholders




• A calm, flexible and professional approach in a fast-paced environment

Experience & Skills Required

Essential:

• Strong administrative experience




• Excellent written and verbal communication skills




• Ability to work independently and as part of a team




• Strong IT skills and confidence using databases and management systems




• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately




• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting young people

Desirable:

• Experience within a Sixth Form, secondary school or education setting




• Knowledge of UCAS processes, admissions or student progression




• Experience supporting bursary administration

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive Sixth Form team and play a key role in helping studen