At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead pupil recruitment and ensure a personalised experience for families.
- Company: Progressive independent school prioritising creativity and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Immediate start, impactful role in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Join a respected family of schools with excellent resources.
- Why this job: Shape the future of students while fostering a culture of kindness.
- Qualifications: Proven admissions management experience and strong interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Head of Admissions | Independent School | South West London/Surrey Border | Interim Contract About the Schoo l We are a progressive independent co-educational day school catering to students from early years through to sixth form.
Our school is renowned for sparking creativity and critical thinking through a forward-thinking curriculum .
We deeply prioritise the mental health and wellbeing of our community, with outstanding pastoral care running through everything we do.
Built on kindness and respect, we are proud members of a highly respected, wider family of schools that allows us to share exceptional expertise and resources .
The Ro le We are seeking an experienced admissions professional to lead our pupil recruitment, enrolment, and retention efforts.
This is a hands-on leadership position requiring deep expertise in admissions management to maintain a strong presence among prospective families and the local communit y.
As the primary custodian of the parent and student journey, you will manage the full enrolment pipeline while beautifully articulating our unique school etho s.
Key Responsibilit ies Manage the full admissions function, ensuring a warm, highly personalised experience for families from inquiry to enrolme nt.
Maintain accurate data on the school database and oversee statutory compliance, GDPR, and enrolment documentati on.
Monitor pipeline metrics and provide weekly updates on pupil numbers and forecasting to senior leadersh ip.
Coordinate assessment days, process registrations, manage formal offers, and maintain accurate recor ds.
Lead the planning and execution of Open Mornings, school tours, and education fai rs.
Host private tours for prospective families and educational agen ts.
Engage local feeder schools for key entry points (11+, 13+, and 16+) and build strong relationships with internal academic sta ff.
The Ideal Candi date Proven track record of success in admissions management within the independent education sec tor.
Proficient with school MIS/admissions databases, Excel, and Word, with a keen eye for data accur acy.
Comfortable managing daily administrative compliance while simultaneously driving strat egy.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a warm, welcoming demean our.
Deeply aligned with a school culture rooted in kindness, respect, and collaborative excelle nce.
Available immediately to hit the ground runn ing.
