Admissions And Administrative Officer – School

Location: Leeds
Start Date: ASAP

We are working with a well-established and highly regarded secondary school in Leeds that is seeking to appoint a professional, organised and personable Admissions and Administrative Officer to join its busy school office as soon as possible.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator to join a supportive school environment and play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of pupil admissions. The successful candidate will be a confident communicator with exceptional attention to detail, a proactive approach and the ability to provide an excellent service to prospective families, parents and colleagues.

As Admissions and Administrative Officer, you will oversee the day-to-day administration of the school's admissions process while providing wider administrative support to ensure the effective running of the school office.

• Managing pupil admissions, applications, transfers and in-year admissions.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and ensuring admissions databases are regularly updated.
• Acting as a key point of contact for parents, carers, prospective families, primary schools and the local authority.
• Processing admissions applications, forms and supporting documentation accurately and within required deadlines.
• Coordinating open evenings, school tours and transition events for prospective pupils and their families.
• Responding to admissions enquiries professionally and providing clear, helpful information throughout the process.
• Ensuring all admissions procedures are followed and pupil information is handled confidentially.
• Supporting the wider school administration team with general office duties as required.

We are looking for a reliable, approachable and highly organised individual who can manage a varied workload while maintaining excellent standards of accuracy and professionalism.

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

• Previous administrative experience, preferably within a secondary school or educational setting.
• Experience of school admissions, pupil data management or general school office administration.
• Strong IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office, spreadsheets and databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work effectively in a busy environment.
• A professional, friendly and customer-focused approach when dealing with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

• Join a welcoming and supportive secondary school with a professional administrative team.
• Take on a varied role with responsibility for a key area of school operations.
• Make a meaningful contribution to the experience of prospective pupils and their families.
• Develop your experience within a busy and rewarding educational environment.
  
  Work alongside colleagues committed to maintaining high standards across the school.