School Organisation Officer

Pay Rate: £15.08 per hour PAYE
Location: Hybrid basis with 1 day working within Walsall Town Centre
Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.45am to 5.15pm, Friday 8.45am to 4.45pm
You will be required to commute during working hours to complete School Visits located around the Walsall Borough.
Driving licence and access to own vehicle.
Duration: Temporary basis, 6 - 12 months with potential to extend.

All applicants must hold Full UK Driving Licence with access to own vehicle.

Opus People Solutions is pleased to announce a temporary position for a School Organisation Officer on behalf of Walsall Council. We are seeking a dynamic and organised individual to join our team and contribute to the efficient management of school places within Walsall.

Key Responsibilities:
As a School Organisation Officer, you will be responsible for a range of tasks to support the effective organisation and planning of school places.

• Maintain and Update Databases: Ensure accurate and up-to-date pupil projection databases.
• Prepare Forecasts: Utilise various data sources to prepare forecasts of mainstream and special school pupil numbers. Training and support will be given using published guidance.
• Collaborate with SEN Team: Liaise with the SEN Team to prepare forecasts for special school pupil numbers.
• Support Area Reviews: Provide information to the School Organisation Manager and Service Manager for area reviews of school place provision.
• Prepare Documentation: Assist in the preparation of consultation documents, letters, reports, and statutory notices for school organization proposals.
• Administrative Support: Take minutes at consultation meetings, provide administrative support for school project teams.
• Report Preparation: Prepare reports on school organization issues for stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Net Capacity Assessments: Complete and review net capacity assessments for schools. Training and support will be given.
• School Suitability Data: Assist with the review and updating of school suitability data.
• Collaborate with IFM Team: Liaise with the IFM team to support school expansion projects.
• Statistical Returns: Support the completion and submission of the annual SCAP return and other relevant statistical returns as required by the DFE. Training and support will be given.
• Admissions Procedures: Develop an understanding of admissions legislation and procedures.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely and flexibly with all members of the Admissions and Pupil Place Planning team.

Requirements:

• UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle is essential. You will be required to commute during working hours to complete School Visits located around the Walsall Borough.

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, including Excel, Teams, Outlook and Sharepoint.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for contributing to the education sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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