School Admissions Assistant

Join Our School Admissions Team at Achieving for Children

Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company with a public sector ethos and the freedom to innovate — enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston, and Richmond councils, we combine the flexibility of a social enterprise with the stability and benefits of local government employment.

This is an exciting time to join our organisation as we continue to improve outcomes for children and families across our communities. We're currently recruiting for a School Admissions Officer to join our high-performing School Admissions Team based in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

About the Role

As a School Admissions Officer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the statutory functions relating to school place allocation. You’ll work closely with parents, schools, local authorities, and internal teams to ensure school places are allocated fairly, efficiently, and in accordance with statutory guidance. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong organisational and communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to supporting children and families through fair access to education.

About You

Knowledge of school admissions procedures or systems like Capita ONE is desirable but not essential and full training will be provided.

Our Benefits

• Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 35 with service, plus your birthday off
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Tailored induction and ongoing development opportunities
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to exclusive staff benefits and retail discounts