Admissions Officer

To arrange 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. Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information. Optional: Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be office based at least 3 days a week. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Doreen Pendergast, Admissions Manager, 02030455627, doreen.pendergast@bexley.gov.uk Candidate Profile For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached. Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 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 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.