Admissions Assistant

Admissions Assistant
Surrey | 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
40 hours per week | Term Time + 3 Weeks (42 weeks)
FTE £27,943 | Actual Salary £25,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a newly opened specialist school as an Admissions Assistant, supporting the team responsible for welcoming new pupils and families into the school community.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will help coordinate the admissions and transition process, ensuring prospective pupils and their families experience a smooth and supportive journey from initial enquiry through to joining the school.

The Role

*

Supporting the admissions team with day-to-day administrative tasks
*

Acting as a key point of contact for prospective parents and responding to enquiries via phone and email
*

Coordinating school tours, open events, induction mornings and transition activities
*

Preparing information packs and documentation for new pupils and their families
*

Organising assessments, meetings and consultations with parents, schools and professionals
*

Maintaining accurate admissions data and records on school systems
*

Liaising with local authorities in line with EHCP consultation timeframes
*

Supporting the transition process for new pupils joining the school
*

Managing uniform arrangements for new starters and maintaining stock

About You

*

Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
*

Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships with families and colleagues
*

Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a busy environment
*

Strong IT skills, ideally including Google Workspace or school MIS systems
*

A calm, empathetic and professional approach when dealing with sensitive information
*

Experience in administration or customer-facing roles (education experience beneficial but not essential)

The Opportunity

*

Join a new specialist school at an exciting stage of its development
*

Play a key role in supporting pupils and families during their transition into the school
*

Varied role within a supportive and collaborative team
*

Term-time working pattern with additional weeks included (Total of 42 weeks per annum)



If you are an organised and personable administrator looking for a rewarding role within education, we would love to hear from you.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.