School Appeals Clerk

Term Time Contract until 31^st August 2025

 

Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we've developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.

We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the city.

 

About the role:

A full-time experienced administrator with experience of clerking school admission appeals is required to perform the role of independent clerk to Secondary Transfer and Reception Intake admission appeals, including producing letters for each appeal, from 21 April to 31 August 2025.

The role is to make all the necessary administrative arrangements for the appeal and give advice on procedure and admissions law. This includes:

• giving advice to the panel to enable it to carry out its judicial function
• responding to any queries from parents in advance of the appeal hearing
• providing independent and impartial advice to all parties on the appeals process and admissions law when it’s requested
• sending all the relevant papers required for the hearing to all parties
• informing all parties about the order of the proceedings in advance of the hearing
• keeping an accurate record of the proceedings
• sending written notification of the panel’s decision

 

About you:

You will have:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the DfE Code for School Admissions and School Admission Appeals and the legal framework governing school admissions and appeals
• Previous experience in the clerking of school appeals or similar hearings, or a background in Local Authority committee administration
• A good standard of education is required, at least to GCSE level or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills and minute taking skills

 

Appeals are currently being heard remotely via Microsoft Teams so you will need a reliable internet connection and relevant IT skills to enable you to take part and assist parties in joining the appeals.

Interview date to be confirmed

 

To apply for this post please visit www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs or copy the following link into your browser: 

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All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.