Admissions Administrator

Bradon Forest School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4AT

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £16,040.00 - £16,831.00 Annually (Actual) FTE £28,153 - £29,542

Admissions Administrator job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an admissions administrator to work in a school that places a strong emphasis on personal development, wellbeing and collaboration.

As admissions administrator, you will play a pivotal role in supporting year 6 admissions and in-year admissions. You will be the first point of contact for prospective families offering support and guidance on the admissions procedures. The successful candidate will help plan and organise open mornings, opening evenings, school tours and admissions meetings, ensuring prospective families receive a welcoming and informative experience.

We understand that we need to support staff to achieve our goals and have in place a professional development programme that offers internal and external opportunities to develop the talents and skills of all our staff.

We seek applicants for our roles who share our vision and values.

Why work for us?

Internal career opportunities

Good opportunities for personal and career development

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working opportunities and a genuine commitment to family and work/life balance

The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well-run and respected school

Nationally negotiated cost of living pay

Automatic enrolment to the teacher or local government pension schemes

Generous holiday allowance for support staff

Recognition of local government continuous service

Cycle to work scheme

A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school. 

The Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks. As the role includes working with children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must, therefore, disclose all spent and unspent convictions. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your interview.

We are a flexible working employer, and we are willing to consider any reasonable adjustments you require so please ask us during your interview. 

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. If successful in being called for interview, all candidates are expected to apply for an enhanced DBS before appointment is confirmed. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your
interview.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bradon Forest School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 987 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bradon Forest School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bradon-forest-school-swindon

Bradon Forest School is part of The Athelstan Trust, a Multi Academy Trust, which consists of three secondary schools: Malmesbury School, Bradon Forest School in Purton and The Dean Academy in Lydney.

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