OR116360 – Head of Schools Admissions Service – Education Qualified

Job Details

Work Pattern: To be confirmed

PAYE Pay Rate: £30.56 per hour

Main Purpose

To lead and manage a Local Authority school admissions service, ensuring effective delivery of statutory admissions duties, policies and processes across the borough.

Typical Day

  • Lead the school admissions service and team.
  • Oversee applications, allocations and appeals.
  • Ensure compliance with admissions legislation and statutory deadlines.
  • Advise senior officers and stakeholders on admissions matters.
  • Liaise with schools, parents, councilors and other partners.
  • Monitor performance, workload and service standards.
  • Manage complex admissions cases and resolve issues.
  • Develop and improve admissions processes and systems.

Key Duties

  • Manage the full local authority school admissions function.
  • Lead and support admissions officers and wider teams.
  • Oversee school place planning and admissions allocations.
  • Ensure statutory requirements and deadlines are met.
  • Provide expert advice on school admissions legislation and policies.
  • Work closely with schools and education stakeholders.
  • Prepare reports, performance information and recommendations.
  • Manage complaints, escalations and complex cases.
  • Drive service improvements and ensure high-quality customer service.

Essential Requirements

  • Significant experience as a Head of Admissions or senior admissions manager within a London Local Authority.
  • Direct Local Authority school admissions experience is essential.
  • Strong knowledge of school admissions legislation, regulations and statutory processes.
  • Experience managing school admissions applications, allocations and appeals.
  • Experience leading and managing an admissions team.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Experience working with schools, parents, senior officers and elected Members.