Head's PA​/Admissions Officer

What skills and experience we're looking for

The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to respond professionally to parents, pupils, staff, external agencies and visitors.

Within the dual role, as Admissions Officer, the job holder will deal with all aspects of school admissions;
Year 7, in‑year and appeals, liaising with the Local Authority Pupil Access Team as appropriate.

You must be able to operate sensitively, whilst being able to handle confidential issues. The successful candidate will be a proactive and positive person who works well in a team and has the ability to liaise well with all staff and governors within school, offering support to all members of the school community.

Saint Bede’s Catholic High School is a thriving Catholic secondary school dedicated to nurturing the academic, spiritual, and personal development of every child.

Guided by Gospel values and our ethos of 'Being a Bede', we foster a community of love, faith, learning, and service, where all are encouraged to grow in character and excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the operational/business function of the school, which includes finance, human resources, governance, events, communications, administration, and site management. Working under the supervision of the School Business Manager the successful candidate will provide a wide range of administrative services in providing support to the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, and Governors to ensure the day‑to‑day activities run efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with all statutory and local authority requirements.

SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT. This school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.