Full-time or part-time applications both considered
FTE 36 hours a week, 39 weeks per year (term time only)
We are seeking a thorough and efficient Admissions and Administration Officer at George Abbot School to manage the admissions and appeals process, ensuring a compliant and effective service.
The successful candidate will lead the Year 7 and in-year admission and transfer process for students, including responding to queries, ranking applications, and liaising with relevant stakeholders. Maintaining accurate records of all applications and ensuring compliance with the Admissions Policy and Code will be essential. You will prepare and distribute information packs for new intake parents/carers and ensure all admissions are correctly imported into the school system. Additionally, you will provide administrative support for the Office team, including receptionist duties, HR administration, and assisting with school events.
Why choose us?
Ofsted (February 2025) said: “Staff and pupils work hard together in this strong school community. The school is highly ambitious for its pupils. Staff provide high-quality teaching and support which takes account of pupils’ starting points and needs. The school is a calm, safe, purposeful place. Pupils are exceptionally courteous and polite. They treat each other with respect and care.”
Good Schools Guide (June 2024) said: “Parents and pupils attribute the school’s success to its ‘strong leadership’ and ‘supportive teachers’. Pupils felt that many go ‘above and beyond’, making lessons enjoyable and interactive and sharing their passion for their subjects. The school motto, "not for oneself but for all," encourages an altruistic and reflective attitude.”
More about George Abbot:
George Abbot School is an 11-18, mixed comprehensive with 2,000 students, situated on the north side of Guildford. We are located within easy reach of the town, the A3 and London Road railway station. We have an established reputation for high academic standards and exemplary pastoral care. We are an innovative and inclusive school, with an extensive, flourishing Sixth Form provision. We are a very popular school of choice for our community. This is an opportunity to join a thriving learning community.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Polly Jacobs, Headteacher’s PA, via email pjacobs@georgeabbot.surrey.sch.uk
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Closing date: 9.00am on Tuesday 22 April 2025.
Interview date: To follow.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we close a vacancy due to a high volume of applications being received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to appoint ahead of the closing date for an exceptional candidate.
When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence your relevant skills and experience in relation to the requirements detailed in the .
George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful applicant will be subjected to an enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.