School Admissions Manager

Would you like the chance to lead a high performing team and be responsible for the delivery of all services to do with school admissions and school admission appeals? Do you have significant experience of working collaboratively with Headteachers, senior managers and other stakeholders? If so Lincolnshire County Council has the role for you.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead a well-established and respected admissions team for a well-regarded local authority.

School Admissions Manager

G11: £38,052 - £42,806

Lincoln

Full Time 37 hours a week

About the role:

The successful applicant will be responsible for the management of the school admissions team and the overall admissions process (coordinated and mid-year) and school admission appeals to ensure the Council meets its statutory duties.

You will be responsible for the managing the delivery of traded admissions services, such as the preparation and presentation of the school's case at independent school admission appeals hearings.

About you:

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual who has a sound knowledge and a good understanding of the education system and the school admissions process to join our Education Support Team.

We are looking for someone who has experience in a local authority admissions team or equivalent with knowledge and understanding of the School Admissions and School Admissions Appeal Codes and other related legislation and demonstrable ability and experience applying the legislation and guidance to various situations. The post holder will be educated to degree level or equivalent.

Good management skills, with particular emphasis on team leadership, development planning, working under pressure and to tight deadlines, problem solving and negotiating, conflict resolution, strategic thinking, and multi-tasking are essential skills for the role.

Excellent communications and interpersonal skills will therefore be required, with the ability to use these effectively with a range of audiences.

If you feel that you fit the criteria then we would love to hear from you.

About us:

Lincolnshire is one of the best places in the country to live, learn, work and play. The County is the second-largest of the English ceremonial counties. We offer fantastic opportunities to make a real difference to the lives of the residents in our local community. This is your chance to become part of a great team, delivering great services throughout the County.

With a population of over 700,000 Lincolnshire is a vast rural County with a rich cultural City surrounded by stunning countryside.  With competitive house prices and highly recommended schools it is the perfect location to live and work.

Did you know that Lincolnshire County Council has in the region of 4500 employees providing services to the public across the County and you could be part of an organisation that makes a real difference?

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package which offers valuable discounts, salary-sacrifice schemes and areas of professional support and development.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Matthew Clayton by emailing matthew.clayton@lincolnshire.gov.uk.