The ca      The candidate will be a good communicator and someone who is focused on doing the very best for our students and their families, be reliable hardworking and organised to promote the school with our feeder schools and the wider community. You would be responsible for dealing with all admissions and appeals ensuring compliance to stipulated criteria and current legislation. This postholder will also provide admin support for our Sixth Form Department.

We can offer:

·         A committed and supportive administration team.

·         Professional development opportunities within our Academy of schools.

·         Employment benefits including access to our employee scheme Vivup which offers a range of benefits including cycle to work, gift cards, discounts on days out, and electronic items. 

·         Health and Wellbeing advice and links for support from Care First.

Candidates with the following skills are encouraged to apply:

·         Previous experience of school admissions within a primary or secondary setting

·         A strong knowledge and understanding of the legal framework surrounding school admissions and school admission appeals.

·         Persuasive communication skills to consult effectively with staff, parents / carers, and children.

·         Good analytical skills to maintain accurate and timely information on admissions and transitions.

·         Experience of working in a busy environment, ability to work to tight timescales, and prioritise competing demands.

·         The ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines, cope with interruptions, perform accurately and remain calm under pressure.

Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity to help lead the school admissions & transitions and make a significant contribution to the future success of the school. We are located within easy access of all areas of Coventry and commutable from surrounding areas such as Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and Sutton Coldfield.

If you would like more information, please contact our Support Services Manager – Tracy Willis on tracy.willis@hccmac.co.uk

 Closing date for applications: Monday 1st December 2025 @ 4.00pm - Interview date Thursday 4th December 2025

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should we receive an overwhelming number of applications before the closing date.

As part of our strong commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 (KCSIE), online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.

Cardinal Newman Catholic School, part of Holy Cross Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check.

 Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, medical clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

 This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

 This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

 An online social media check will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all conditional offers of employment.