Senior Administrator: Admissions

Do you have administration experience within a school environment? Support Harris Academy Bermondsey in the smooth running of our administration office and wider academy. We are looking for a Senior Administrator to work within our Admin Office with a particular focus on Admissions. 

About Us

Harris Academy Bermondsey is a girls' school with drive and ambition in the heart of London. Our students achieve the very highest standards in their education. Ofsted rated us as Outstanding in every one of their categories in November 2019.

We are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our young women, ensuring that they have every opportunity to succeed by identifying and nurturing each one's individual talents.

Our well-qualified teachers and highly effective support staff are committed to providing an education that ensures every girl achieves excellence and becomes a leader, within a safe and happy learning environment.

HAB is a diverse and inclusive comprehensive school for girls in central London. Many HAB girls are from disadvantaged backgrounds, but all study the EBacc and are prepared for university so as to compete with their more advantaged peers. HAB teachers and support staff are uncompromising and caring in achieving this.

Main Areas of Responsibility 

• Administration of Year 6 admissions into the Academy 
• Main point of contact for Admissions, Open Evening, Transition and other student Induction events, with parents, students, staff and Local Authority Admissions Team 
• Administration of Open Mornings and Evenings, including arranging publicity. 
• Attending Open Evening to assist in the event and to give advice to parents on our Admissions Procedure. 
• To be a key point of contact for the Academy’s uniform supplier.  
• Keeping up to date with new Admissions Regulations and policies. 
• Co-ordination of appeals. 
• Taking and responding to telephone enquiries. 
• Administration of In-Year admissions in to the Academy 
• Maintaining Waiting List for all years. 
• Contact previous/current schools for information regarding applicants 
• Informal meeting with Parents/Students to discuss admission 
• Writing offer letters 
• Developing and implementing protocols for In-Year Admissions 
• Ensuring smooth induction and first days 
• Communication with Faculty Directors, pastoral staff regarding new admissions 
• Aiding with off-rolling and transferring files for leavers in line with the Federation and Statutory procedures 
• Assisting with the transfer and receipt of student files (including SEND and Safeguarding records

Skills 

• Ability to relate well to children and young people 
• Flexibility and ability to respond to multiple demands and to prioritise 
• Ability to work well with colleagues and parents 
• High level of adaptability to changing demands 
• Work constructively as part of a team 
• Ability to plan and organise work to meet varying deadlines 
• Ability to work on own and take initiative Strong written and verbal communication skills Basic training in one or more of the following

Experience 

• Delivering a high-quality service 
• Range of general administrative duties 
• Good ICT skills and experience, including Word, Excel, and management information systems 
• Working with children of relevant age (11-19)

Education & Qualifications 

• Good standard of general education, including literacy and numeracy skills

Personal Qualities 

• High degree of professionalism towards role 
• High level of initiative and enthusiasm 
• Calm and steady manner 
• Strong commitment to education and young people

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.

We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.