Application Closing Date: 27/03/2026
Interview Date: 01/04/2026
Help shape brighter futures for children
At Compass Community, we exist to create a future of strength and opportunity for every child. Through our fostering, residential care and specialist education services, we provide therapeutic environments where children can heal, grow and succeed.
Our ambition is bold: to become the UK’s #1 children’s services provider, reaching more children and transforming the sector for good.
We are now looking for an Admissions Manager to play a key role in managing referrals, admissions and transitions across our network of Compass Community schools.
This is a highly collaborative and impactful role where you’ll work closely with Headteachers, Local Authorities, families and internal teams to ensure children are matched to the right school and experience a positive transition into education.
The Role
As Admissions Manager you will:
· Manage the end-to-end admissions process across Compass Community schools
· Review referrals and work with school leaders to assess placement suitability
· Build strong relationships with Local Authorities and commissioning teams
· Maintain clear admissions, referral pipelines and support school occupancy planning
· Coordinate smooth, well-planned transitions for children joining our schools
· Support the implementation of improved admissions systems, including a CRM platform to manage referrals and placement pipelines
· Provide insights into referral trends and demand to support school growth and new school openings
Your work will help ensure children are placed in the right environment to thrive.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
· Experience in education, SEND or children’s services
· Experience managing referrals, admissions or placement pipelines
· Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills
· A child-centred, values-led approach
Desirable
· Experience in specialist or independent education
· Understanding of SEMH or therapeutic environments
· Experience using or implementing CRM or referral management systems
We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused, with the ability to balance multiple priorities while keeping the needs of children at the centre of every decision.
Why Join Compass Community?
When you join Compass, you become part of a team of Life Changers dedicated to improving outcomes for children.
Make a real impact – help children access the specialist education they need Be part of a growing organisation – support new school openings and service development Work with passionate professionals – collaborate with education and care experts Shape better systems – help improve how referrals and placements are managed Grow your career – develop with an organisation committed to being the best place to work in children’s services
Everything we do is guided by our values of Integrity, Courage and Care.
Safeguarding
Compass Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
This role is subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.