Admissions Officer

Admissions Officer - Core Purpose To be responsible for maintaining and developing school processes around admissions for the Handbridge Site. To lead on and manage the schools admissions process for Year 10 and 12 and ‘in year transfers’ for Chester International School. To lead on and manage the schools admissions process for Year 7, Year 12 and ‘in year transfers’ for Queen’s Park High School. Contribute to the wider administrative function of the schools, supporting colleagues, students and families. To uphold the school ethos and set high standards in all areas of work. Key Tasks To lead and effectively manage the schools admissions process for entry into year 10 and 12 and ‘in year’ transfers for Chester International School. CIS is its own admissions authority. To lead and effectively manage the schools admissions process for entry into year 7 and year 12 and ‘in year’ transfers for Queen’s Park High School. QPHS uses the Cheshire West and Chester admissions authority. Coordinating applications, appeals and waiting lists. Organising school tours/transition events. Communicating decisions to parents and external agencies. Ensuring compliance with School Admissions Code. To submit referrals and student data reports to the Fair Access Panel when required. Assisting with student records maintenance, including filing, scanning and data input. Supporting the organisation of school events, open evenings and admissions evenings. To complete any other general administrative tasks when required to ensure the effective operations of the school office. To support students records and data collections and transfer, in accordance with the school, DfE regulations and GDPR. To provide high quality administrative support services for teaching staff and students. To support, train and work with the office administrators in their use of all relevant school information systems to ensure effective collection, use, security, accuracy, and validity of the data. To support the development and implementation of new administrative software across the school. To liaise with external authorities to ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Providing cover for other office staff during absences or peak periods. To advise on the efficient use of SIMS to all staff. Safeguarding Promote and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come in to contact with. General Support Comply with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. Be aware of, support and ensure equal opportunities for all. Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school. Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals. Attend and participate in regular meetings. Participate in training and other learning activities and performance