UCAS Coordinator

Maiden Erlegh Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working (eligible roles)

Professional development

Perkbox

Wellbeing resources

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Maiden Erlegh Trust is seeking an organised UCAS Coordinator to manage the delivery and administration of the UCAS process at Maiden Erlegh School in Reading. You will train staff, guide students and parents, and deliver UCAS assemblies and workshops to support informed decisions about courses and universities.

The role emphasises high-quality guidance, attendance at assemblies, and collaboration with the Leadership Team to ensure smooth UCAS operations and data reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating UCAS applications and deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work with students and staff.
• Ability to deliver assemblies, workshops and guidance on UCAS choices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration of UCAS applications and deadlines.
• Oversee UCAS references to required standard.
• Train colleagues in UCAS reference writing.
• Provide guidance to students on courses and universities.
• Deliver assemblies and workshops on the UCAS process.
• Support with personal statements, offers, and student finance.
• Monitor and track applications and offers; report data to Leadership Team.
• Maintain confidentiality and effective communication within the team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Independent working

Adaptability

Lifelong learning

Accountability

Job description

We are seeking an organised, knowledgeable and confident UCAS Coordinator to take responsibility for the delivery and administration of the UCAS application process at Maiden Erlegh School in Reading. This role is open to both Teaching and Support Staff This role will provide high-quality guidance, training and support to students, parents and colleagues throughout the UCAS process, helping students make informed decisions about their future courses, universities and progression routes.,

• Lead the administration of UCAS applications and ensure applications are completed accurately and within required deadlines.
• Oversee the preparation and completion of UCAS references, ensuring they meet the required standard.
• Train colleagues in effective UCAS reference writing.
• Provide individual guidance to students on course and university choices.
• Deliver assemblies, workshops and presentations to students and parents on the UCAS process.
• Support students with personal statements, university research, responding to offers, student finance and UCAS Extra.
• Monitor and track student applications and offers.
• Compile student destination information and relevant data.
• Report UCAS information and data to the Leadership Team.
• Maintain effective communication with the Leadership Team and relevant colleagues to support the quality of applications.
• Keep professional knowledge up to date with changes to UCAS processes., Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.
• Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to manage the UCAS process effectively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills when working with students, parents and colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring applications are completed to a high standard.
• The ability to manage competing priorities within the time available.
• Reliability, tact, sensitivity and diplomacy.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while also working independently and using initiative.
• A proactive, flexible and adaptable approach.
• A willingness to continue learning and developing your professional knowledge and skills.
• A strong sense of responsibility and ownership.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 800 staff and 5000 students across nine schools, including primary, secondary, special, and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We Aim High, Be Inclusive, and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all, through collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities, and our annual MET Staff Conference-a day that unites our whole team in sharing best practice and learning. Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise; it is about playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people. You can learn more about working with us and hear from colleagues across our Trust.

Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work. Colleagues benefit from a wide range of opportunities and schemes, including:

• Pension Scheme - Generous employer contributions through the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Annual Leave - Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service
• ME Day - One additional day's leave each year for a significant personal event
• Professional Development - Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities
• Hybrid Working - Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles
• Perkbox - Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points
• Wellbeing and Health - Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support and discount schemes