School Admissions Assistant (maternity cover 10 month fixed term contract)

Employer: Bracknell Forest Council Salary: £26,718 - £30,269 per year inclusive of London Weighting Location: Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid working) Contract: Temporary Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week DBS Check: No Closing Date: 13/07/2026 at 05:59 Reference: People/26/340356 Join our dedicated team as a School Admissions Assistant, where you will play a key role in supporting the smooth and efficient administration of the school admissions process in Bracknell Forest. This is a full time, 10-month fixed term contract for maternity cover At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service. This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office 2 days per week, alongside flexible working arrangements (Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search ‘secondment policy’ on the intranet for more information)

About you...

The School Admissions Assistant is a vital role involving processing applications, maintaining accurate records and providing administrative support to the Admissions Team. You will help ensure children secure school places and that schools and families receive an efficient, high-quality service.

You will demonstrate well-developed literacy alongside strong administrative and IT skills.

About the team...

We are a small, friendly and supportive team at the heart of the school admissions process. We are experts in complex admissions legislation and the School Admissions Code, providing high-quality advice and support to schools and families.

The work is varied, rewarding and often fast-paced, with key statutory deadlines throughout the year. While we work independently, we collaborate closely, supporting one another to deliver excellent outcomes and ensure every deadline is met.

Key responsibilities...

Process applications for school admissions, including first entry to primary schools, transfers from infant to junior school, secondary school admissions and in-year applications.

Maintain school waiting lists and collect pupil number-on-roll data from maintained schools and, where required, own admission authority schools.

Process Free School Meal applications through the Eligibility Checking Engine and communicate eligibility information to schools to support Pupil Premium funding claims.

Provide efficient administrative and clerical support to the School Admissions Team.

Deliver excellent customer service to parents, schools and other stakeholders via telephone, email and face-to-face contact.

Our benefits...

• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.

Our benefits...

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Reasonable adjustments...

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting [email protected]. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.

Disability confident and inclusive recruitment

Bracknell Forest Council is proud to be an inclusive employer. This means that if you have made us aware on the application form that you have a disability, are an armed forces veteran or you are a care leaver, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Interview date

Interviews will be held on 27 July 2026.

Interviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Tina Sweeney, School Admissions Manager

Tel.: 01344 354023

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

This role is not eligible for a sponsored work visa as it does not meet current Home Office sponsorship criteria. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

No agencies please.

Equal Opportunities

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.