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Admissions Officer
Location: Cambridge
Salary: GBP26,450 - GBP27,200 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 52-week contract
Start Date: October 2026 (or as soon as possible)
Your New Role
As the Admissions Officer, you will manage the end-to-end admissions and referral process, acting as a crucial bridge between families, local authorities, senior leadership, and external professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Reviewing referral documentation, including EHCPs and specialist reports.
- Coordinating assessment visits and assessment days throughout the school year.
- Managing sensitive enquiries from parents, carers, and local authority caseworkers.
- Drafting assessment reports, offer letters, and tribunal paperwork.
- Maintaining up-to-date learner records in the school's Management Information System (MIS).
- Producing admissions metrics and reporting directly to executive leadership and governance.
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What You'll Need to Succeed
Qualifications:
- GCSEs in Maths and English (Grades A*-C / 9-4) or equivalent.
Technical Skills:
- Strong proficiency in administrative systems, web-based MIS tools, and ICT (Google Suite experience is advantageous).
Communication:
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate delicate, emotionally charged conversations with patience and empathy.
Experience:
- Previous administrative experience in an educational or specialist setting, familiarity with GDPR, and understanding of autism are highly desirable.
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Mindset:
- A resilient, proactive, and detail-oriented approach with a strong commitment to child safeguarding.
What You'll Get in Return
- Fixed daytime hours (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, no weekend work).
- Access to continuous professional development (CPD) and specialist training.
- A collaborative, family-oriented work culture centered on wellbeing.
- A rewarding opportunity to directly impact the educational journey of neurodivergent learners.
Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be required to undergo enhanced DBS and background checks.
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