School Admissions Officer

3 weeks ago


Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Suffolk County Council Full time
School Admissions Role Overview

Suffolk County Council is seeking a dedicated individual to fill the role of School Admissions Coordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service to families, schools, and other services in support of the school admissions and free school meals processes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Process applications for school places and free school meals.
  • Offer accurate advice by telephone, email, and letter.
  • Communicate effectively with customers in a clear and sensitive manner, showing empathy and resolving conflicts through various mediums.
  • Work in a busy team ensuring the local authority meets its statutory duties in terms of school admissions.
  • Consult on and determine admissions arrangements and ensure compliance across all Suffolk schools.
  • Allocate school places to children and young people to community and voluntary controlled schools, handling applications fairly, consistently, and efficiently.
  • Process applications for free school meals and maintain accurate data by conducting regular audits to validate continued entitlement.
What We Offer:
  • A supportive team environment.
  • Regular face-to-face contact with team members for support, training, and networking opportunities.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working.
  • Competitive salary and performance-related annual pay progression.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
  • A variety of career development opportunities across the organisation.
How to Apply:

For a casual conversation, please contact Angela Davey. To start your online application, click 'Apply Now' at the next stage.



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