Benefits: Free parking, beautiful place to work, free cooked lunch during term time, free tea/coffee, Pension, socials, 28 days hols
PLEASE NOTE, YOU DO NEED TO DRIVE AND HAVE YOUR OWN CAR FOR THIS ROLE Aspire Jobs are delighted to be working in an exclusive partnership with our client, who is a privately owned New Forest independent school. With a strong reputation in the competitive private education sector, they have fostered a small but nurturing and caring environment and culture. This really does feel like a community.
With a close-knit and supportive team, they are now looking for an experienced Head of Admissions to join them.
Job DescriptionThe Head of Admissions is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of student admissions and the school's marketing efforts to enhance visibility, brand positioning, and pupil recruitment.
The successful Head of Admissions will: Ideally, have worked within a similar role within the education sector (although this is not essential)Ideally have knowledge of the independent school sectorHave a passion for education and the ability to articulate and promote the ethos and values of the schoolHave superb attention to detail – this is criticalBe a great multitasker who is happy to be flexible with a wide variety of tasksBe a good organiser with the ability to manage multiple projectsLook the part as you will be the "face" of the school to all new enquiries from parents and be the first point of contactIf you have any marketing experience or knowledge, that would be great but is not essentialHave excellent communication skills – both written and verbalHave a proactive approach to problem-solvingBe computer-literateThe role will see you working approx. 75% on admissions and 25% overseeing the marketing.
You will be the first point of contact when an enquiry comes in from a parent. You will see that contact through to the end, when hopefully the parent signs their student up to the school.
If you have a sales background, are a great people person and are comfortable meeting and greeting parents from all backgrounds, showing them around the school, facilitating meetings with the Head and the SLT, then this could be the ideal role for you.
They have procedures and processes in place for their admissions paperwork, but there is a huge amount of compliance work also involved, including obtaining visas for overseas pupils. This requires a high level of attention to detail, as the paperwork must be absolutely 100% correct for both UK and foreign pupils.
This is a standalone role where you will be expected to roll up your sleeves and get the job done. You will report into the School Business Manager.
There is the potential for a small amount of overseas travel in the future. There is also some occasional UK travel to conferences and trade events.
All applicants will have to complete an enhanced DBS check and thorough referencing prior to an offer.
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