School Access & Organisation Officer
| Posting date: | 05 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.31 to £16.62 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 September 2025 |
| Location: | Barry, The Vale of Glamorgan |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vale of Glamorgan Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LS00416 |
Summary
About us
This post is located within the School Access and Organisation Team supporting parental enquiries, processing applications for admissions to schools and providing representation at school admission appeals hearings together with support for school place planning and organisation.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 6 SCP 14 – 19 £29,540 - £32,061
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 Hours
Main Place of Work: Civic Offices/Home Working
Temporary Reason: N/A
Description:
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and customer service focussed individual to provide front line support services for School Admissions and School Organisation, ensuring the accurate and timely allocation of school places and presentation at statutory admission appeals hearings in line with School Admissions and Appeal Codes. They will also ensure that the data systems in place are effective, accurate and efficiently managed.
About you
You will need:
Experience of working in an administrative and customer focussed environment
Use and development of IT systems and processes
Experience of maintaining databases
Experience of dealing with external customers and handling difficult situations
Experience of analysing data to establish trends and predictions
Ability to demonstrate strong customer focus including the ability to handle potentially difficult situations in a sensitive manner and to communicate effectively with members of the public
Evidence of an understanding of administrative law and procedural fairness in appeals.
This post is located within the School Access and Organisation Team supporting parental enquiries, processing applications for admissions to schools and providing representation at school admission appeals hearings together with support for school place planning and organisation.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 6 SCP 14 – 19 £29,540 - £32,061
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 Hours
Main Place of Work: Civic Offices/Home Working
Temporary Reason: N/A
Description:
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and customer service focussed individual to provide front line support services for School Admissions and School Organisation, ensuring the accurate and timely allocation of school places and presentation at statutory admission appeals hearings in line with School Admissions and Appeal Codes. They will also ensure that the data systems in place are effective, accurate and efficiently managed.
About you
You will need:
Experience of working in an administrative and customer focussed environment
Use and development of IT systems and processes
Experience of maintaining databases
Experience of dealing with external customers and handling difficult situations
Experience of analysing data to establish trends and predictions
Ability to demonstrate strong customer focus including the ability to handle potentially difficult situations in a sensitive manner and to communicate effectively with members of the public
Evidence of an understanding of administrative law and procedural fairness in appeals.
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