Job details

Admissions & Transition Coordinator

Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: up to £25,000
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8.15am-4.30pm, Fri 8.15am-3.15pm

Start date: 29th September 2025

Your new role
Are you passionate about supporting young people through key educational transitions? We are looking for a dedicated Admissions & Transition Coordinator to join our team and play a vital role in shaping the journey of new pupils entering our school who have a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

Key Responsibilities:
● Coordinate the assessment stage of pupil admissions and oversee the baselining of new pupils.
● Establish supportive relationships and trust with prospective parents/carers and new pupils through the Admissions and Transition process; including home visits and school tours.
● Review referral documents and conduct qualitative assessments of need.
● Liaise with current provisions, families/carers, and external support networks to develop effective support plans.
● Prepare detailed assessment reports to support placement decisions.
● Coordinate the transition of accepted pupils into their school placement.
● Present initial assessments at the HONOSCA panel to inform therapeutic support planning.
● Collaborate with the SENCo to review and refine pupils' provision maps.
● Develop and oversee safety and wellbeing support plans using a child-centred approach.
● Support new pupils in achieving full-time attendance through structured transition plans.

What We’re Looking For:
● A compassionate, organised, and proactive individual with experience in education, social care, or a related field.
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with families, professionals, and young people.
● A commitment to inclusive practice and supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

● At least two years’ experience working with families and vulnerable Children/Young people
● GCSE in English and Maths (A*-C) or Adult Literacy & Numeracy Level 2 equivalent
● A-levels (desirable) or Further Professional Qualifications particularly in a Psychology/Sociology/Social Care/Youth work related field (desirable)
● DSL trained (desirable)

Your new school
Quorn Hall is an inclusive and forward thinking school that supports Children and Young People aged 6 -17 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. We are a specialist therapeutic school, offering an integrated model of education and therapy which dovetail to ensure that pupils are challenged effectively to make their next steps whilst feeling safe and supported.

We are an incredibly friendly and welcoming school and are on a fantastic journey; we are growing, and with this comes the opportunity to embed the culture and system of a truly integrated education and therapy model.

Benefits include
● Lunch provided daily
● Free car parking
● Working with our pupils in a beautiful Grade II listed building and inspiring surrounding grounds
● Access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme where a 24 hour confidential helpline is available
● Supportive and proactive Wellbeing team
● Great relationships with our sister schools, for example inter-school sporting events
● Excellent CPD with increased career opportunities and advancement for all staff
● Many, many others… come and visit us to see for yourself!

We would love to hear from you if you are interested in making a real and positive difference to the lives of our young people by ensuring their transition into education is smooth, supportive, and successful.

How to apply
For more information, to arrange a visit and a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details:

E: quornhall@hays.com
T: 07525 889925
W: https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/quorn-hall-school

Closing date for applications: by 9am Friday 22nd August 2025
Interview date: Monday 1st September 2025

Strong applications may be considered upon receipt

We do not accept CVs. All formal applications must be received on our school application form.

Quorn Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

- Mike Sherwin