ADMISSIONS & TRANSITION ADMINISTRATOR

Commencing – ASAP

Term Time Only

37.5 hours per week

Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

(30-minute unpaid break each day)

Salary – £25,989 to £28,598 FTE

Actual Salary – £22,288 to £24,525 p.a.

Are you highly organised, proactive and excited by the chance to make a real difference to students and families joining a thriving school community? Do you enjoy a fast-paced role where no two days are the same?

The Role

Watling Academy is seeking an Admissions & Transition Administrator to support students and families at key points in their journey and contribute to our growing Sixth Form provision.

Working closely with the Admissions and Transition Manager, you will be a key point of contact for parents, students, staff and external partners, ensuring a professional, welcoming and efficient experience for all.

As our Admissions & Transition Administrator, you will:

• Be the first point of contact for admissions enquiries, providing clear, professional guidance to parents and stakeholders.

• Support the administration of admissions, in-year applications, waiting lists and appeals, ensuring all records are accurate and compliant.

• Help plan and deliver transition events and activities, building strong relationships with local primary schools and families.

• Liaise with the local authority and external partners to support admissions, managed moves and fair access processes.

• Provide administrative support for new students and leavers, including data transfers and internal coordination.

• Support Sixth Form work-related learning and careers administration, including communications and student platforms.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the experience of students joining and progressing through a dynamic and growing school. If you’re organised, collaborative and take pride in delivering exceptional administrative support, we’d love to hear from you.

About Watling Academy

Watling Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to have opened the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students from September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the ‘Watling Way’ and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.

For more information about our school, please explore our website: www.watlingacademy.net

Learn more about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling Academy Recruitment Pack

About The Alliance Schools Trust

The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.

We are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.

How to Apply

Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs.

The Alliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

E-mail: hr@tastrust.org.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Emma Anderson

Closing date for applications: Monday 2^nd March 2026, 9am