Admissions Manager
Heathside Walton-on-Thames, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2JP19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
9 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 February 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
- £30,647.00 - £32,867.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary – £25,896 - £27,771 per annum
Admissions Manager job summary
Admissions Manager
Starting September 2026
35 hours per week
Working Pattern: 8:00am - 4:00pm, M-F
Term-time plus: 39.4 weeks of the year
Starting salary ELM6 £30,647- £32,867 FTE
Actual Salary - £25,896 - £27,771 per annum
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, efficient, and organised Admissions Manager to join our growing school. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the full admissions process, ensuring a positive experience for prospective families, and supporting the school’s ongoing growth and development.
Duties will include:
Manage and coordinate all aspects of the school’s admissions process, from initial enquiry to enrolment, including in-year admissions.
Serve as the first point of contact for prospective families, providing guidance and information about the school.
Organise and conduct tours, open days, and other promotional events.
Maintain accurate admissions records and manage applications through the school’s systems.
Liaise with school leadership and teaching staff regarding admissions planning and student placements.
Support marketing and communication efforts to promote the school to prospective families.
Ensure compliance with relevant policies, legislation, and safeguarding requirements throughout the admissions process.
Successful candidates will:
Previous experience working in a school is essential
Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
Be confident, enthusiastic, flexible and a strong team player
Show initiative and be prepared to ‘go the extra mile’ when necessary
Be organised with the ability to prioritise a busy workload with excellent numeracy and IT and design skills
In return we offer:
A supportive and values-led community where every staff member is integral to our collective success
A vibrant and collaborative team
A school where wellbeing is a core component of our everyday practice
Excellent professional development opportunities
Local Government Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions.
Free on-site parking
Discounts at retailers, a cycle to work scheme and a free flu vaccination
Closing date: Monday 9th March 2026 at midday
Interviews: w/c Monday 9th March 2026
Applications will be considered as they are received. We reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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.
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- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 484 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Heathside Walton-on-Thames website
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