Admissions Officer

Your new school

Gretton School is an independent specialist school for children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions, specifically high functioning autism and Asperger's Syndrome. We welcome students from 5-19 years old, as weekly boarders or as day students. Based just outside Cambridge, we work with 12 counties to provide a broad and individualised education for these unique and wonderful students. The school is growing and developing, it's integrated therapeutic team are working tirelessly alongside the management team and the teaching and support staff to further develop our fantastic practise and outcomes.

Your new role

We are looking for Admissions Officer to join our team. The Admissions Officer will form part of the Referrals, Admissions and Transitions Team and, together with the Senior Leadership Team, will provide a joined up approach to the assessment, admissions and transitions for new students to Gretton School. This role will primarily work with the Referrals Officer, reviewing referral documents, meeting with assessment day students, running the assessment days, and helping to prepare assessment day reports to either offer or decline placements. The secondary role of the job involves working with the Transitions Officer, supporting transitioning students into school, both in and out of the class (e.g. also in an administrative capacity).

What you'll need to succeed

• GCSE English and Maths (A*-C), Adult Literacy & Numeracy Level 2 equivalent or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant knowledge area.
• Experience in the use of administrative and clerical systems, and familiar with a web-based management information system.
• Ability to work with children of all ages and form strong positive relationships with them to build trust with the school.
• Willingness to learn about Autism and adjust own practices to accommodate children's individual needs and communication.
• High interpersonal skills and communication.

What you'll get in return

Gretton is a friendly school where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the classroom and there is an opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of our students and their families. Gretton has a person-centred focus, providing each child with a personalised education and care programme tailored to help meet their unique needs. At Gretton, our staff are like family, so don't delay and apply today to join the Gretton family. This is a really exciting time for Gretton School, its staff and students, do you have what it takes to share the journey, and effectively support the school to its rightful bright future?

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Brett Coventry on 020 3818 7040