JOB PURPOSE:
Working under the general supervision of the Pupil Places and Planning Manager & the School Admissions Officers:
1. Assist with the admission of pupils to all Infant, Junior, Primary & Secondary Schools within North Somerset;
2. Allocate school places under the supervision of the School Admissions Officers;
3. Provide an advisory service to the public, schools and colleges, referring to the School Admissions Officers whenever necessary.
MAIN DUTIES
1. To deal promptly and efficiently with enquiries, whether written, by telephone, or e-mail, about school admissions;
2. To record and update applications for the admission of pupils to schools on the team’s database to reflect a child’s movement within schools in North Somerset;
3. To process and prepare documentation for school admission appeals for presentation by School Admissions Officers;
4. To assist the School Admissions Officers with the preparation of the cases of ‘in-year’ applications for action by the School Admissions Officers, and to deal with the decisions made as appropriate;
5. To assist with the collection of information relating to the capacity, organisation and numbers on roll at all state mainstream schools in North Somerset;
6. To assist the School Admissions Officers in the collection of information required by statute to be included in the documentation made available to parents and schools about the admission (including appeals) to school arrangements.
Generic items:
1. To be aware of and understand the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy and ensure at all times that the duties of the post are carried out in accordance with the Policy.
2. To ensure compliance with all Health and Safety legislation and associated codes of practice and authority policies.
Additional Information:
* £20.13 per hour
* 18 hours per week
* 3-6 months contract
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