Job Role: Admissions Officer
Location: Tower Hamlets
Rate: £100 - £130 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long Term, Full Time
GSL Education London Branch is looking for an Admissions Officer to join a co-educational comprehensive secondary school and sixth form in Tower Hamlets. If you are an enthusiastic Admissions Officer this is your chance to join a friendly and supportive school community.
- Manage the entire admissions process from initial enquiry to pupil enrolment.
- Liaise with parents regarding admissions, school placements, and transition processes.
- Organise and coordinate school tours, parent meetings, and selection tests.
- Maintain accurate records of pupil admissions and data in the school’s systems.
- Ensure compliance with the school’s admissions policy and local authority guidelines.
- Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, SENDCO, and local authority on admissions-related matters.
- Oversee mid-year transfers and ensure a smooth transition for new pupils.
- Manage and respond to admissions-related emails and phone enquiries.
- Support the organisation of transition days and admissions events.
- Ensure all pupil files and data are recorded and stored securely.
- Analyse admissions data and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Act as the Data Protection Officer, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Experience in school admissions or a similar administrative role.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- High level of organisation and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage and analyse admissions data.
- Knowledge of school admissions policies and procedures.
- Familiarity with SIMS or similar school database systems (preferred).
- A valid DBS registered on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
For more information or to register your interest in the Admissions Officer role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.