Student Admissions and Onboarding Officer - The Wren School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Borough Council and The Wren School are seeking a Student Admissions and Onboarding Officer to welcome new students and their families. The role is 37 hours per week, term time only, and to start January 2027 as maternity cover.

It sits at the heart of our school community, combining supportive engagement with careful administrative coordination. Reporting to the HR Lead Lynn Smith, the post is based on-site in Reading, with a closing date of 22 November 2026 and interviews in the week

Job description

Student Admissions and Onboarding Officer - The Wren School

37 hours per week, term time only - To start January 2027 - Maternity Cover

The Wren is a local school for the local community; we challenge ourselves to become better day by day; driving our school community forward so that we can offer our students an exceptional education. We share an ambitious and inspirational vision that;

‘Each child, regardless of background, will receive a world-class education and be nurtured, challenged and inspired to aim high’.

We believe that every young person must receive an exceptional education; one that nurtures a love of learning and empowers students to achieve their best, one that challenges, inspires and develops them as individuals and one that ensures all students have the tools to be fully equipped for their future.

We are seeking to appoint a Student Admissions and Onboarding Officer. This role is key in shaping a positive and welcoming start for all new students and their families.

This is a student-facing role with administrative responsibilities that sits at the heart of our school community, combining supportive engagement with the careful coordination of administrative processes.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact the HR Lead, Lynn Smith, at the school on 0118 214 3888 or [e-mail] The closing date is 9.00am Monday 23rd November 2026; Interviews being held week beginning Monday 30th October 2026. Please submit your application early as suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. The Wren is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity, promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, students and the community we work with. The Wren School values everyone’s contribution and ensures all have the opportunity to realise their potential in line with our #BetterNeverStops ethos. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that all students, regardless of background, deserve a world-class education.

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Student Admissions and Onboarding Officer - The Wren School

Company: Reading Borough Council

Salary: £26,420 to £26,420 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Reading, RG30 2BB

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 6 Nov 2026

Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

Summary

37 hours per week, term time only - To start January 2027 - Maternity Cover

The Wren is a local school for the local community; we challenge ourselves to become better day by day; driving our school community forward so that we can offer our students an exceptional education. We share an ambitious and inspirational vision that;

‘Each child, regardless of background, will receive a world-class education and be nurtured, challenged and inspired to aim high’.

We believe that every young person must receive an exceptional education; one that nurtures a love of learning and empowers students to achieve their best, one that challenges, inspires and develops them as individuals and one that ensures all students have the tools to be fully equipped for their future.

We are seeking to appoint a Student Admissions and Onboarding Officer. This role is key in shaping a positive and welcoming start for all new students and their families.

This is a student-facing role with administrative responsibilities that sits at the heart of our school community, combining supportive engagement with the careful coordination of administrative processes.

Essential requirements

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact the HR Lead, Lynn Smith, at the school on 0118 214 3888 or [e-mail] The closing date is 9.00am Monday 23rd November 2026; Interviews being held week beginning Monday 30th October 2026. Please submit your application early as suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. The Wren is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity, promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, students and the community we work with. The Wren School values everyone’s contribution and ensures all have the opportunity to realise their potential in line with our #BetterNeverStops ethos. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that all students, regardless of background, deserve a world-class education.

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