School Admissions and Appeals Assistant CMB194e

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Admissions and Appeals Assistant

Cumberland Council

Location(s): Parkhouse Building Carlisle

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 17.39

Salary: 30151.00 - 31099.00 pro rata

Local Government Reorganisation

Local Government in Cumbria has changed. The current six district councils and Cumbria County Council have now been replaced by two new unitary authorities - Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council.

This role will be based in and employed by Cumberland Council

Why work for Cumberland Council

Cumberland Council will be an ambitious authority that will shape public services for the better building on the best and transforming them for the future. We want to create the best set of services for our communities to ensure all our residents will be getting the help and support they need.

People are our strong point - in our communities and in our staff - and they will be the focus of our efforts.

About this opportunity

School Admissions fulfils a countywide role and its main responsibilities are in relation to school admissions and parental information and advice.

Approximately 12000 pupils either transfer to the next phase of their education or commence their primary education and in addition the team respond daily to 'casual' requests for a transfer of school.

The team also provide information and advice to parents as well as liasing with other departments such as School Transport

You will be part of an established friendly team contributing specific technical and administrative support to enable the Admissions and Appeals team to operate effectively and ensure that our statutory responsibilities are met you must have experience of working in a busy office enviroment as part of a team and have the ability to maintain confidentiality prioritise and work accurately under pressure.

You will be able to use a range of ICT packages and maintain electronic filing systems and be able to deal with complex and sensitive enquires.

If you think you are that person then we would love to welcome you to our Team.

The hours to be worked over Monday - Friday mornings to meet service needs

What can we offer you!

Excellent training and development offers

Flexible working opportunities

Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)

Various perks and discounts schemes including money off your phone contract and local gyms

Competitive rates of pay

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 21/06/2023

Interview date: 03/07/2023

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software which is currently free for new users however if there are any issues with accessing this technology we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment

At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children young people and adults at risk and expects all employees volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality

Diversity and Inclusion

Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview.