About this role
Grade: Grade 6, £31,828 - £33,772 per annum, pro rata. Approximately £28,200 - £29,923 per annum (0.88602 FTE)
About us and the role
We are looking for a Learning Village Admissions Officer with Recruitment Support to join the team at Avanti Grange Secondary School, supporting the smooth running of our admissions, student enrolment and school-level recruitment processes.
This is a varied role where you will work closely with students, parents and carers, school colleagues, the Local Authority, HR and Trust teams, providing support throughout the admissions journey while also coordinating recruitment activity, interview arrangements and new staff onboarding.
You will be a key point of contact for families and colleagues, using your strong communication and organisational skills to ensure information is accurate, processes are well managed and everyone receives a welcoming and professional experience. From supporting prospective families and transition activities to helping new colleagues settle into school life, you will have the opportunity to build positive relationships and make a meaningful contribution to our wider school community.
If you are organised, approachable and enjoy a varied role where you can combine detailed administration with working closely with people, we would love to hear from you.
Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.
What will you do?
Manage the school’s admissions processes across the Learning Village, liaising with families, the Local Authority and relevant agencies to support applications, waiting lists, appeals and student transitions.Coordinate school-level recruitment administration, including raising recruitment requests, checking adverts, preparing shortlisting and interview schedules, supporting offers and helping new staff settle into the school.Maintain accurate and up-to-date student, parent and admissions information across Arbor and other Trust systems, supporting enrolment, student mobility, data collection and statutory returns.Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, SENDCo, HR, Trust colleagues and external partners to ensure admissions and recruitment processes are well organised, compliant and responsive to the needs of the school community.Provide a high-quality administrative service to students, parents, staff and visitors, contributing to open events, recruitment fairs, meetings and wider school activities while maintaining confidentiality and data protection at all times.
What are we looking for?
Educated to A level standard or NVQ3Highly organised with good time management skills and the ability to work under pressure and independentlyAbility to handle sensitive issues keeping confidentiality as required.Ability to form good working relationships with colleagues, students and parents and work as part of a teamCommitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all studentsPlease view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.