Senior Admissions Officer

The Senior Admissions Officer will work as a member of the Admissions team and to the direction of the Admissions Manager.

The work will involve making  arrangements  for pupils to be offered places in schools and to arrange for pupils seeking to transfer from one school to another, including those moving to the area, to be offered places, all in accordance with the Authority’s policies and statutory requirements – and in particular with timescales set out in legislation, regulations and Council policy.  It also includes assisting in the review and implementation of policies and procedures including the school admissions and place planning enhanced local authority powers arising out of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.  Supervising the work of the admissions officers is also part of this role.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be office based at least 3 days a week.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Doreen Pendergast, Admissions Manager on 0203045 5627 or [email protected]

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  [email protected]

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees.  The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.