Admissions Officer - Reading School
| Posting date: | 26 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,487 to £29,797 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 September 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SCH3183 |
Summary
Hours of work: 37 hours per week (full-time), term time only plus 15 days (including INSET days). 52-week contract may be considered.
Grade: RS04 points 10 to 22
About this Role
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Admissions Officer to join our Admissions Team. As the Admissions Officer you will play a vital role in ensuring an efficient and smooth admissions process for new students and their families.
You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the admissions cycle, from co-ordinating the entrance exams through to enrolment of new students. Working closely with the Director of Admissions and other key staff members, your role will help maintain our school’s excellent reputation and ensure a seamless experience for our prospective families.
What you’ll do:
Act as the first point of contact for prospective students and families, handling all initial enquiries.
Manage the application process for all new students.
Organise admissions events, such as open days and new student induction days.
Co-ordinate and plan our entrance exams and related activities.
Ensure compliance with relevant policies, legislation and regulations.
What we’re looking for:
An efficient and meticulous organiser with an ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience of working collaboratively within a team environment.
Desirable: experience of working in a school’s admissions setting.
At Reading School, we have a clear educational philosophy and a deeply rooted commitment to social mobility. In all we do, we seek to nurture character and develop academic excellence, and we know that what we do really matters. More than 10% of our Year 7 students come from disadvantaged backgrounds and we are proud of the difference that we make. In 2025, the school was rated the Sunday Times South-East State School of the Year.
We are a short walk from central Reading and close to transport links. Reading is a diverse place to live with arts, culture and heritage at the heart of the town.
To conform with our Safer Recruitment process, all applicants must complete an application via our recruitment portal. Links to the portal can be found on our website:
https://www.reading-school.co.uk/vacancies
Stand-alone CVs will not be considered for shortlisting.
Candidates should complete the personal statement section of the application form clearly detailing how their skills and experience meet the job description and person specification.
Application Forms will be reviewed on receipt. Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed.
hr@reading-school.co.uk
Deadline for Applications: Friday 19 September
Grade: RS04 points 10 to 22
About this Role
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Admissions Officer to join our Admissions Team. As the Admissions Officer you will play a vital role in ensuring an efficient and smooth admissions process for new students and their families.
You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the admissions cycle, from co-ordinating the entrance exams through to enrolment of new students. Working closely with the Director of Admissions and other key staff members, your role will help maintain our school’s excellent reputation and ensure a seamless experience for our prospective families.
What you’ll do:
Act as the first point of contact for prospective students and families, handling all initial enquiries.
Manage the application process for all new students.
Organise admissions events, such as open days and new student induction days.
Co-ordinate and plan our entrance exams and related activities.
Ensure compliance with relevant policies, legislation and regulations.
What we’re looking for:
An efficient and meticulous organiser with an ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience of working collaboratively within a team environment.
Desirable: experience of working in a school’s admissions setting.
At Reading School, we have a clear educational philosophy and a deeply rooted commitment to social mobility. In all we do, we seek to nurture character and develop academic excellence, and we know that what we do really matters. More than 10% of our Year 7 students come from disadvantaged backgrounds and we are proud of the difference that we make. In 2025, the school was rated the Sunday Times South-East State School of the Year.
We are a short walk from central Reading and close to transport links. Reading is a diverse place to live with arts, culture and heritage at the heart of the town.
To conform with our Safer Recruitment process, all applicants must complete an application via our recruitment portal. Links to the portal can be found on our website:
https://www.reading-school.co.uk/vacancies
Stand-alone CVs will not be considered for shortlisting.
Candidates should complete the personal statement section of the application form clearly detailing how their skills and experience meet the job description and person specification.
Application Forms will be reviewed on receipt. Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed.
hr@reading-school.co.uk
Deadline for Applications: Friday 19 September
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