Admissions Officer

Admissions Officer at The Westgate School

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Job Reference: EDV/2026/WS/49059

Location: Cippenham Lane, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5AH

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £24,523.00 - £26,907.00 Annually (Actual)

NJC Level: 4 Points 8-12

Hours Per Week: 37

Weeks Per Year: 40

Closing Date: Midnight, Mon 21st Sep, 2026

Start Date: to be confirmed

Positions Available: 1

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About this Role

Admissions Officer

37 hours per week - term time plus 2 weeks

We are looking to appoint a motivated and proactive individual to join our Admin Team to manage and administer our school admissions for both new Year 7 intake and in-year transfers across the school. You will be responsible for ensuring that whole school admissions are carried out according to deadlines. Please read the job description for full details.

The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team. The ability to prioritise workload is essential in what can be a demanding role. Efficient, clear and accurate communication, both in writing and orally with all stakeholders is required.

You will ideally be confident in using various IT programmes (Word/Excel/Outlook) and knowledge of SIMS would be advantageous but not necessary as training will be available. You will be required to work one week at the end of the summer break to ensure all new student data is correct ready for the start of term.

If you feel that you would be a great addition to our team, we look forward to hearing from you. Further information can be found in the detailed job description and person specification below.

Tours of the school are welcome.

What To Know Before Applying:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Holiday pay included in all salaries.
• We reserve the right to interview as suitable applications are received.
• The Westgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• All staff are expected to be aware of and follow the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' advice and guidance.

The Westgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must be willing to undertake child protection screening, including an Enhanced DBS check, Children's Barred List check, online and past employer checks. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. We are an equal opportunities employer under the provision of the Equality Act 2010. The school reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy should the anticipated staffing vacancy not arise.

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We are looking to appoint a motivated and proactive individual to join our Admin Team to manage and administer our school admissions for both new Year 7 intake and in-year transfers across the school. You will be responsible for ensuring that whole school admissions are carried out according to deadlines. Please read the job description for full details. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team. The ability to prioritise workload is essential in what can be a demanding role. Efficient, clear and accurate communication, both in writing and orally with all stakeholders is required. You will ideally be confident in using various IT programmes (Word/Excel/Outlook) and knowledge of SIMS would be advantageous but not necessary as training will be available. You will be required to work one week at the end of the summer break to ensure all new student data is correct ready for the start of term.

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Holiday pay included in all salaries.
• We reserve the right to interview as suitable applications are received.
• The Westgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• All staff are expected to be aware of and follow the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' advice and guidance.