Senior Admissions Officer

Permanent
Full Time 37 hours per week

INTERNAL ONLY (Devon County Council Employees Only)

Devon County Council is looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Admissions Officer to join our Admissions and Free School Meals Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with extensive knowledge of school admissions who is ready to take a leading role in delivering a fair, transparent and legally compliant admissions service for children and families across Devon.

As a Senior Admissions Officer, you will provide operational leadership within the team, oversee complex and sensitive admission cases, support the management of statutory admissions processes, and work closely with schools, academies, parents and partner agencies.

You will play a key role in ensuring that children can access education quickly and fairly while supporting the continuous development of admissions systems and procedures.

About the Role

You will:

• Lead on complex admissions casework, including oversubscription, fair access and vulnerable children.
• Provide expert advice on admissions legislation, statutory guidance and local authority policies.
• Support the coordination and delivery of normal round and in-year admissions.
• Manage relationships with schools, academy trusts, neighbouring authorities and other stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of data, reports and responses relating to admissions matters.
• Support and mentor Admissions Officers, helping to develop knowledge, skills and service excellence.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and strategic projects.
• Deputise for the Team Lead where required.
• Support the coordination of admission appeals and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Our offer to you

Working for Devon County Council (DCC) has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer.

In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer:

• 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website.
• Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life.
• Flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role).
• Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme.
  

For an informal discussion please contact Katie Pateman katie.pateman@devon.gov.uk

How to apply

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

Please click here to see the Job Description

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
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• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
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