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The School Admissions and Appeals Team is responsible for co-ordinating applications from Lewisham residents for all phases of mainstream education from reception class to Year 11. Consequently it is a very busy front line service dealing with a high volume of often complex calls from parents, schools and the general public. The Team works to a number of statutory deadlines and there are times of the year when the workload is particularly heavy and deadlines clash.

We require two School Admissions Officers providing administrative support to the Team. This is a challenging role and you will need to demonstrate your experience of; working in a busy office environment and working with the public. You will also be required to develop a good working knowledge of the Schools Admissions and Appeals Codes and Lewishams’ co-ordinated admissions arrangements.

If you have experience of;

• working to exact and often conflicting deadlines,
• working to a high level of accuracy and
• using and manipulating databases and be proficient in using Microsoft applications

If you have the ability to

• work to a high standard of accuracy,
• be flexible and work as part of a very busy team and
• communicate with a range of customers both orally and in writing

You could be one of the people we are looking for.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to meet statutory deadlines are essential in this high profile role.

For further information including a full job description and person specification and to apply on line please visit www.lewisham.gov.uk and search in Council Vacancies by the job reference number CYS833 or scroll down.

Please clearly indicate on your Application Form which post your applying for Admissions and Appeal Officer – Primary or Secondary.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

Closing date: Friday, 10 ^th September 2010 at Noon