Admissions Assistant

Be the First Welcome. Shape Every Family's First Impression. Job Title: Admissions Assistant. Location: Akeley Wood School, Akeley, Buckingham. Salary: £29,343 per annum. Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8am - 5pm. Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks. Holiday Entitlement: 25 days + bank holidays.

About the School

Akeley Wood School is a warm, vibrant and welcoming community set across three beautiful rural campuses near Buckingham. We are proud of our strong relationships, inclusive ethos and commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for every pupil and family who walks through our doors. We are seeking an organised, personable and proactive Admissions Assistant to join our busy Marketing & Admissions team. This is a key front-facing role, supporting families from first enquiry through to joining the school, and ensuring every parent receives a professional, personalised and memorable experience.

The Role

• Manage enquiries efficiently and professionally, ensuring every family receives timely, accurate information.
• Build rapport with prospective parents and pupils, tailoring tours and conversations to their needs and interests.
• Coordinate 1:1 and group tours, supporting families throughout their visit and post-tour follow-up.
• Maintain accurate data and records across admissions systems.
• Support the organisation of recruitment, assessment and taster events.
• Ensure all required documentation is collected and processed in line with school and regulatory requirements.
• Provide excellent customer service at every stage of the admissions journey.

About You

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A warm, confident and professional manner.
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident use of IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in a customer-facing, data-driven or sales-oriented role.
• Experience working in a school environment or with admissions systems (e.g., MS Dynamics, iSAMs) would be an advantage.

Why Join Akeley Wood School?

You will be part of a supportive, high-performing team who take pride in delivering exceptional experiences for families. This is a rewarding role where your work directly shapes the first impressions and future journeys of our pupils.

Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to follow safeguarding policies and engage in relevant training. Any safeguarding concerns must be reported in line with school procedures. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful candidates to an enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.