Admissions Administrator
Part time: 22 hours per week, over 4 days. 40 weeks per annum (term time + 6 weeks).
Salary: FTE £25,000-£27,000 (depending on experience), Actual Salary £11,282 - £12,184
Downe House is a leading independent boarding school for girls aged 11-18, based in the village of Cold Ash near Thatcham. Our aim is to provide pupils with a wealth of academic, pastoral and co-curricular opportunities to allow them to grow into confident young women prepared to take on the world.
We are seeking an outstanding Administrator to join our Admissions team. The team manages the whole pupil admissions process, from handling prospective parent enquiries up to a pupils first day at the school. This is a varied role, where you will assist with responding to initial enquiries, building relationships with prospective parents, managing the 16+ entry process, and dealing with the administration for Parents Events and Assessment Days.
The successful candidate will require previous administration experience and possess excellent organisational and IT skills. We are looking for someone who can show a strong commitment to the Downe House ethos, and who will be comfortable working in a front facing role, meeting with parents and pupils. Previous experience of working in a school or educational environment is desirable, but not essential.
Benefits Include:
Term-time position
Free meals provided while on duty
A generous pension scheme, with employer contributions at 9%
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
How to Apply
Application forms can be downloaded from our website. Completed application forms should be receivedby 9.00am on Thursday 24th October 2024. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Own transport is essential as the school is in a rural location with no public transport links.
For further details you can contact the HR Department on 01635 204712.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks.
At Downe House we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion.
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