Job Description

School Admissions Support Officer (Ref: POS001239)


Hours and Pay

Salary

26,409

Salary Band

20,001 to 30,000

Post Type

Fixed Term

Hours Per Week

Full time


Job and Application details

Categories

Admin / Secretarial / Customer Services

Directorate

N/A

Published Date

31/05/2025

Closing Date

08/06/2025


Working as part of a small team, you will provide advice and guidance to parents on the school admissions process and assist in the allocation of school places within the Borough, liaising with school, other local authorities and multi-agency teams.



You will have strong IT, listening and interpersonal skills, demonstrate good customer focus and good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a small team. You will have a positive attitude and a flexible, pro-active approach to your duties in order to meet the statutory duties of the service.



The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:



32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working) Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions Flexi-time scheme Flexible working Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes Staff equality forums Green Car Leasing Scheme Access to a wide range of training, learning and development Physiotherapy service Confidential counselling service Great wellbeing offer Cycle to Work Scheme Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts Local and National retailer discounts Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings Arriva Employee Travel Club




For detailed information on this role, please refer to the and Additional Information.



For a further informal discussion please contact Melanie Dickinson, School Admissions & Transport Manager on 01325 405908. Please note, any secondemnt oppertuninty would require authorisation for the relevent head of service.



General Information for Applicants:



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If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 405486 or HR@darlington.gov.uk , who will be happy to assist.