Admissions Officer

The purpose of the job is: Admissions Officer

• To support the Local Authoritys (LAs) management and administration of its school places in accordance with Welsh Government legislation and existing Local Authority Admissions Policy, procedures and criteria.
• To contribute to the management of the LAs Admissions Service to 44 community primary schools, 7 community secondary schools and 1 nursery school, and Early Entitlement settings under the direction of the Senior Admissions Officer.
• To ensure the effective operation and maintenance of the school admissions and transfers system, (Capita ONE Admissions and Transfers module) in liaison with the Admissions Manager.
• To provide advice relating to school admissions to headteachers, the general public, other Local Authority departments and external organisations/authorities.

Admissions Officer The daily use of the Capita ONE Admissions and Transfers database ensuring accuracy of data held, ensuring accuracy through the validation process and subsequent additional investigation via other agencies at the post holders discretion whilst adhering to the Data Protection Act.

To assist Line Manager with the production and distribution of the Parents Guide to Education Services in Wrexham, the LA composite prospectus adhering to Welsh Government legislation.

To assist Line Manager with the management of publicity information in the form of web pages, posters and other marketing packs, reviewing annually to reflect any changes in admissions procedures and legislation.

To represent the LA at secondary school open evenings to promote the school Admissions Service and to promote the on-line application process.

Experience of working in a customer focused environment e.g. headteachers and members of the general public, council officers and council members.

Ability to provide advice to headteachers, parents, members of the public and other council members regarding matters relating to school admissions.

Good understanding of Wrexham Councils policies and procedures.

Experience of Capita ONE Admissions and Transfers module.

Knowledge of school admissions processes. Good understanding of Welsh Government School Admissions Code and Appeals Code. Knowledge of Common Transfer System S2S, web based secure system for transferring and holding pupil data

Good communication skills both verbally and written.

A good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access.

Knowledge of using e-mail and the Internet.

Good organisational skills.

Ability to work in a team.

Experience of dealing with the public via a variety of mediums (i.e. face to face or over the telephone).

Experience of working in an office environment