School Admissions Officer – Independent Primary School – Westminster, London

Location: Westminster, London Start Date: As soon as possible Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

An established independent primary school in Westminster is seeking a friendly, organised and detail-oriented Admissions Officer to join its administrative team. The school is committed to providing a welcoming environment for pupils and families, with a strong focus on communication, pastoral care and ensuring children have a positive start to their educational journey.

The successful candidate will play an important role in managing admissions enquiries, supporting prospective families and ensuring that the admissions process runs smoothly. This position would suit someone with excellent interpersonal skills who enjoys working in a busy school environment and can balance customer service with accurate administrative work.

The Role

The Admissions Officer will oversee the administrative process for prospective pupils, from the initial enquiry through to registration and entry into the school. Working closely with the Headteacher, senior leaders and school office staff, the postholder will ensure that families receive clear information and timely updates throughout the admissions journey.

Responsibilities will include responding to telephone and email enquiries, providing information about admissions procedures, arranging school tours and coordinating visits for prospective families. The successful candidate will maintain accurate applicant records, process registration forms and ensure that relevant documentation is received and recorded appropriately.

The role will also involve coordinating admissions meetings, maintaining waiting lists where applicable and communicating key dates and deadlines to parents and carers. The Admissions Officer will follow up outstanding paperwork, update the school's admissions database and ensure that information is readily available to authorised colleagues.

In addition, the postholder may assist with open mornings, prospective parent events and transition arrangements for children joining the school. They will work collaboratively with teaching staff to ensure that relevant pupil information is shared appropriately and that new families receive a professional and welcoming introduction to the school.

The successful candidate will be expected to handle sensitive family information discreetly, maintain confidentiality and ensure that administrative processes are completed accurately. They will also help identify opportunities to improve admissions procedures and enhance the experience offered to prospective parents.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in administration, admissions, reception or a customer-facing office role. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, alongside strong organisation and attention to detail.

Applicants should be confident using Microsoft Office and electronic databases, managing competing priorities and communicating professionally with parents and colleagues. A friendly and approachable manner is particularly important, as the role involves representing the school to prospective families.

Previous experience within a school or educational setting would be advantageous. An understanding of confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding procedures would also be beneficial.

What the School Offers

The school offers the opportunity to join a welcoming primary school community in a varied administrative position. The successful candidate will work closely with school leaders and families, develop their admissions experience and contribute to ensuring that children and parents receive a positive first impression of the school.

Application

If you have strong administrative and communication skills and are interested in this Admissions Officer position, please send across your CV for consideration.