Head of Schools Admissions Service - Education Qualified

London

Head of Schools Admissions Service
Education Qualified Local Authority Experience Essential

We are seeking an experienced Head of Schools Admissions Service to provide strategic and operational leadership of the school admissions function within a Local Authority.

The successful candidate will have significant local authority experience , a strong background in education and detailed knowledge of school admissions legislation, statutory guidance and processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the Schools Admissions Service, ensuring an efficient, high–quality and customer–focused service.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory admissions requirements, legislation and guidance.
  • Develop and review admissions policies, procedures and service standards.
  • Provide expert advice to senior leaders, elected members, schools, academy trusts and other partners.
  • Lead, motivate and develop the admissions team.
  • Manage complex admissions cases, appeals and in–year admissions.
  • Monitor performance and deliver continuous service improvement.
  • Work closely with Education, SEND, School Place Planning, Legal and Children s Services colleagues.
About You

You will have:

  • A recognised education qualification and/or substantial professional experience in education.
  • Proven experience working within a local authority , ideally in school admissions or a related education service.
  • Strong knowledge of the school admissions framework and statutory requirements.
  • Proven leadership and people–management experience.
  • Excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder–management skills.
  • Experience working with schools, academy trusts, senior officers and elected members.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced education professional to lead a key local authority service and make a direct impact on access to education for children and families.

Posted 2026-09-26

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