Admissions Officer

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2NL

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  14 October 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  26 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,390.00 - £25,663.00 Annually (Actual) Based on Bright Futures Grade 6 Points 21 - 25, to progress annually

Admissions Officer job summary

This pivotal role involves managing all aspects of the school’s admissions process from Years 7 to 13. The successful candidate will ensure that all admissions are administered efficiently, fairly, and in line with statutory guidance and school policy. The role also includes responsibility for appeals administration, liaison with local authorities and schools, and maintaining accurate admissions data. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to supporting families through the admissions journey. The Admissions Officer reports to the Principal and is line-managed by the Assistant Vice-Principal responsible for Achievement and Curriculum.

Main Responsibilities

To ensure the efficient and accurate organisation of all aspects of the school’s admission arrangements and processes.

To implement the published admissions fairly and honestly at all times and work with the Principal and Governors to develop the policy in line with local needs and national requirements.

To be responsible for the administration of admissions relating to Years 7 to 11 and to liaise with the Examinations Officer regarding the administration of admissions relating to the Sixth Form.

To act as appeals administrator, supporting the work of the Clerk to the Appeals Panel.

Key Areas of Responsibility

To have a comprehensive knowledge of the Schools Admissions and School Appeals Codes and to apply the content of the codes to our school admissions processes, including the school’s admissions policy, adhering to DfE and OSA guidelines and timetables;

To provide information and data regarding admissions as required to the school’s leadership team, the local governing body and the trust;

To maintain the school roll, including the updating of student information;

To liaise with local authorities regarding co-ordinated admissions and the school’s allocation process;

To liaise with local schools regarding co-ordinated admissions and the entrance examination;

To co-ordinate all aspects of place allocation and matters relating to applications and offers;

To manage school admission enquiries, liaising with other internal and external sources when required;

To manage the entrance examination, liaising with the admissions officers of other schools within the Trafford Consortium.

In liaison with the SENDCo, to ensure that appropriate access arrangements are put in place for the entrance exam and in-year tests.

To liaise with the leadership team and the Examinations Officer on matters relating to the entrance examination;

To transmit entrance examination results to parents and manage feedback;

To arrange advertising related to all admissions, attend open evenings and maintain the admissions section of the school website;

To arrange advertising relative to changes in school policy relating to admissions;

To be responsible for arranging, co-ordinating and managing the appeal process in line with the School Appeals Code, including legislation, appeal panel training, collating of evidence;

To maintain the waiting list and manage the testing of in-year applicants (including invigilation).

We are open, supportive and flexible with high-quality CPD opportunities through our Teaching School Hubs and Professional Development Institute.

Flexible working will be considered please discuss your preferences at interview.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities and accountabilities.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out and references will be sought for shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

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 Altrincham Grammar School for Girls

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1384 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Altrincham Grammar School for Girls website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/altrincham-grammar-school-for-girls

The Bright Futures Educational Trust (BFET) is a partnership of schools based in the North West. The Trust’s vision is the best for everyone, the best from everyone. Our values of community, passion and integrity are at the heart of everything we do.

There are currently twelve schools within the Trust. BFET is committed to providing all staff with the training and support they need to be the best in their profession. Benefits include: working cross-phase, knowledge exchange between our schools and the opportunity to work with some of the most inspiring colleagues in their profession.

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (AGGS) was in the first cohort of schools to be designated a National Teaching School in 2011. AGGS is the lead school in the “Alliance for Learning”. Our teaching school alliance comprises schools of every type and phase, plus universities, throughout a wide geographical area. The impact of teaching school activities is felt within the Trust and far beyond. We have a reputation for excellence regionally and nationally, of which we are very proud. The successful candidates must be willing to engage in the school’s commitment to developing AGGS as a centre of excellence for teaching and learning.

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