Admissions Officer
Harris Garrard Academy, Erith, Kent, DA18 4DW9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 October 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,288 - £32,070
Actual salary
- £13,935-£14,755
Pay scale
- Grade 4 (Outer London)
Additional allowances
Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a part time Admissions Assistant to be part of our administration team at Harris Garrard Academy. You will assist in the management of the admissions applications area as well as providing administrative support to contribute to the smooth running of the academy.
This role will involve working 20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only).
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Qualifications to GCSE level or equivalent
- Competency in the use of Microsoft Office packages
- Proficiency in the use of computers and databases
- Previous experience in an administrative or front office/reception role
- Demonstrable customer service experience
- Good level of interpersonal and communication skills, with a good standard of written and spoken English
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Commitment to delivering excellent level of professional customer service
- Ability to remain calm and deal with challenging callers or visitors in an appropriate manner
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy of work
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
What the school offers its staff
Harris Garrard Academy is an all-through 3–18 academy with approximately 1350 pupils on roll and joined the Harris Federation as a sponsored academy in September 2017. The academy is based in Thamesmead in a purpose built building. We are now on a journey towards “Outstanding”, led by highly experienced executive principals with proven track records of school transformation. Our vision is clear: nothing is impossible and everything is possible, irrespective of personal characteristics or background. Every problem has a solution. We believe we are more robust, resilient and determined as a team than as a group of individuals. We support, challenge and hold each other to account at all levels within the academy to ensure that our students achieve their potential, are motivated, engaged and fully prepared for life beyond our academy.
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Flexible working opportunities
Harris Federation is committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.
Our approach to flexibility includes a range of solutions, from tailored working hours to part-time arrangements, where appropriate, ensuring that we maintain our high standards of education while supporting the wellbeing of our staff. Whether you are a classroom teacher, support staffor part of our senior leadership team, we work together to find solutions that align with both the operational needs of the academy and your professional development.
Harris Federation and our academies are dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative environment, where every member of staff can thrive and feel valued in their role.
Further information about the job
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing pupil admissions in line with LA/Academy policy, including organising course discussions and referral interviews
- Handling pupil transfers according to Academy/LA procedures
- Maintaining and updating MIS (Bromcom) with all pupil records
- Liaising daily with office staff to ensure accurate and timely data entry into MIS
- Overseeing the full admissions process as the school's Admissions Officer, including mid-term admissions, leavers, waiting lists, and transitions to higher education
- Arranging visits for prospective parents
- Coordinating with ALG, class teachers and Key Stage leaders to support incoming pupils
- Maintaining pupil record folders and files, requesting records from previous schools and arranging transfers when pupils leave
- Obtaining pupil UPNs and ULNs
- Keeping school admission packs updated and distributing them as needed
- Ensuring admission packs are completed and filed correctly, and supporting parents with forms and follow-ups
- Preparing pupil records and information for transfer to academies, secondary schools or universities
- Archiving student files in line with GDPR guidance
Commitment to safeguarding
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Applying for the job
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View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Harris Garrard Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 18
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 1538 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Harris Garrard Academy website
- Email address
- info@harrisgarrard.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 320 4800
Harris Garrard Academy is an all-through 3–18 academy with approximately 1350 pupils on roll and joined the Harris Federation as a sponsored academy in September 2017. The academy is based in Thamesmead in a purpose built building. We are now on a journey towards “Outstanding”, led by highly experienced executive principals with proven track records of school transformation. Our vision is clear: nothing is impossible and everything is possible, irrespective of personal characteristics or background. Every problem has a solution. We believe we are more robust, resilient and determined as a team than as a group of individuals. We support, challenge and hold each other to account at all levels within the academy to ensure that our students achieve their potential, are motivated, engaged and fully prepared for life beyond our academy.
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