School Organisation Officer

School Organisation Officer
Walsall
£16.93/hr umbrella rate
6 - 12 month duration.
Hybrid basis with 1 day working
Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.45am to 5.15pm, Friday 8.45am to 4.45pm

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

* Maintain and Update Databases: Ensure accurate and up-to-date pupil projection databases.
* Prepare Forecasts: Utilize various data sources to prepare forecasts of mainstream and special school pupil numbers.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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 (beneficial but not essential). You will be required to commute during working hours to complete School Visits located around the Walsall Borough.
* Strong organisational and administrative skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
* Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
* Understanding of admissions legislation is desirable