Admissions Officer and Admin Team Leader
Altrincham College, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8QW12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 36.25 hours per week, term time plus 2 weeks.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Actual Salary £28,283 – £29,729
Pay scale
- NJC Band 5 Points 19 - 22
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly professional and highly motivated person to join our Administration Team, in order to provide excellent admin support to teachers, staff and parents/carers.
Working closely with the SLT Admissions Lead, the Admissions Officer and Admin Team Leader will be responsible for the efficient coordination of the entire admissions process, from initial contact to enrolment for Years 7-11. As an over-subscribed Trafford school, this is a busy role which also includes the administration of in-year and Year 7 appeals.
The post-holder is responsible for all first point of contact communication with prospective families prior to joining the school, so the ability to encourage and nurture strong relationships is a must.
In addition, the post-holder is responsible for ensuring the daily administration of the school admin team including the management of the relevant staff. They are also responsible for all administrative and organisational processes within the school, maintaining confidentiality at all times. They will assist with the planning and development of support services.
As Team Leader you will be a member of Academy Leadership Team responsible for representing the Administration Team in meetings with the Headteacher and other team leaders in the school.
The postholder will be required to work outside of school hours for a small number of admissions related school events (e.g. Open Evening, Year 7 New Parent/Carer Welcome Evening).
What the school offers its staff
Benefits:
v An engaging, creative and welcoming environment.
v Membership of the Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions.
v Free on-site parking.
v On-site canteen facilities.
v Staff room with free refreshments.
v Employee Assistance Programme.
v Occupational Health and Counselling services available.
v Supported by a talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues.
v Active and supportive Governing Bodies and Senior Leadership Teams.
v CPD opportunities for all staff.
v Access to NPQ training programmes and training around leadership and management.
v Opportunities to collaborate and work across the Trust.
v A great place to work.
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Altrincham College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 982 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Altrincham College website
- Email address
- recruitment@altrinchamcollege.com
- Phone number
- 0161 980 7173
Altrincham College (part of the South Manchester Learning Trust) is an over-subscribed 11-18 Academy set in the pleasant South Manchester suburbs of Hale/Timperley and on the Manchester/Trafford border. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Altrincham College places a high value on professional development and CPD opportunities are available to all staff.
School location
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