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Admissions Manager - Full-time

Ripplevale Upper School, Deal

  • Ref:KCC886-6047-339S
  • Posted:24/06/2026
  • Pay:£41,000
  • Start Date:1st September 2026 (negotiable)
  • App Close Date:08/07/2026 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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We are seeking an experienced, organised, and compassionate Admissions Manager to join our dedicated team at Ripplevale School, Deal and Broadstairs,  an independent specialist school supporting children and young people aged 6 - 19 with Special Educational Needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly professional individual who is passionate about helping families access the right educational provision for their children. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing the admissions process, building strong relationships with local authorities, families, and external professionals, and ensuring a positive experience for prospective pupils and their families.

As Admissions Manager, you will oversee the entire admissions journey, from initial enquiry through to pupil enrolment. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to manage admissions pipelines, coordinate consultations and assessments, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and school policies.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience in admissions, pupil recruitment, school administration, or a related role.
  • Strong understanding of SEN provision and the admissions process within specialist education settings.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience working with families, local authorities, and multidisciplinary professionals.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
  • Knowledge of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
  • Understanding of local authority commissioning processes.
  • Experience using school management information systems.

What We Offer

  • A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with SEN.
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Access to employee wellbeing initiatives.

We encourage visits to our school prior to application or interview. Should you wish to take up this opportunity, please email Human Resources.

To join our highly collaborative and supportive team, please email hr@ripplevaleschool.co.uk to request an application pack. Applications are only accepted on a Ripplevale School application form. CVs on their own will be rejected.

Safeguarding

Ripplevale School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to:

Have an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and the successful candidate, as per KCSIE will also be subjected to have an online search undertaken. This is also considered for all shortlisted candidates.

Ensure you are aware of all Ripplevale School’s Safeguarding Policies and abide by them.

Participate in all Safeguarding training as required by the school.

Be aware that failure by a member of staff to report actual or suspected physical, sexual or emotional abuse or neglect of a pupil is a disciplinary offence.

Please note: This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

 

Information about the school

Ripplevale School is an independent day SEN school for pupils aged from 6 to 18 years old who have an EHCP (Education Health Care Plan) with a diagnosis of ASD, often with associated conditions.

Ripplevale School is situated over two sites. Ripplevale Lower School is situated in Broadstairs, teaching a Primary provision and Ripplevale Upper School is based in the village of Ripple near Deal, for our Secondary and Post 16 provision.

We have a committed and dedicated team which includes teachers, teaching assistants, higher level teaching assistants, a range of therapists, administrative staff and support staff. All play a significant role in the education and development of each pupil and work to create a warm, informal, friendly atmosphere in which the pupils feel secure, safe and confident.

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Job Contact Information

  • Name:Jane Norris
  • Address:Chapel Lane, Ripple, Deal, Kent, CT14 8JG
  • Telephone: 01304 373866
  • Email: hr@ripplevaleschool.co.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.