Admissions Assistant Senior School

Summary:

Admissions Assistant Senior School role with a focus on Day admissions and student enrolment.

About the School:

A school with a rich history and strong values, committed to nurturing confident, kind, and enterprising young people. It offers a supportive and innovative environment for both students and staff.

The Opportunity:

As an Admissions Assistant Senior School, you will play a key role in managing Day admissions and building strong relationships with prospective families. This role is essential in supporting the school’s mission to shape a future-focused student body through a dynamic and collaborative approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and administer Day admissions from initial enquiry through to student enrolment.
• Act as the first point of contact for prospective families, providing exceptional customer service and support.
• Coordinate and participate in high-profile events such as Open Mornings and Scholarship assessment days.
• Guide parents through the bursary and scholarship application processes and entrance assessments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using CRM and MIS systems, including experience with OpenApply and iSAMS.
• Support the school in promoting its values and ethos to prospective families.
• Ensure all admissions processes are conducted with discretion, professionalism, and a "can-do" attitude.
• Assist with the organisation and execution of late Autumn entrance examinations and occasional evening events.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Confident communicator with proven customer-facing experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a high level of discretion.
• Data-savvy administrator with a good working knowledge of data management.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets and experience with CRM and MIS systems.
• Ability to work flexibly, including during term time and holidays, and at events such as the annual Saturday Open Morning.

Preferred

• Experience with OpenApply and iSAMS.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Previous experience in a school or educational setting.
• Understanding of the school admissions process and related procedures.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and above-sector pay scale.
• Generous contributory pension scheme and part of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Free school lunches during term time and access to a wide range of benefits including health care and discounts.