Admissions Administrator

Summary

Admissions Administrator

Detail

Part-time: 22 hours per week, ideally over 5 days. 40 weeks per year (term-time plus 6 weeks).

Salary: FTE £25,818 and £29,250 (depending on experience). Actual Salary £11,651 - £13,200 plus holiday pay.

Downe House is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18, located in the village of Cold Ash, just outside Newbury in Berkshire. 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.

We are seeking an outstanding Administrator to join our Admissions Department. The dedicated team manage the whole pupil admissions process, from handling prospective parent enquiries up to a pupil’s 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 professional and “front facing” role, meeting with parents and pupils. Previous experience of working in a school or educational environment is desirable, but not essential.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Term-time position
• Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions at 9%
• Staff fee remission scheme
• Free access to a modern on-site gym, sports facilities and swimming pool
• Delicious free meals and on-site parking while on duty
• Regular social events for staff
• Supportive induction programme
• A beautiful working environment in a semi-rural location

How to apply

For further details and to submit an application please visit our website here: Working for Us - Downe House School

Completed applications should be submitted by midnight on Sunday 13th September. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

The interview process will involve an initial Teams screening call with suitable candidates as applications arrive, followed by invitations to an on-site interview.

On site interviews will take place on the afternoon and evening of 22nd September.

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.

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.

For further details you can contact the HR Department on 01635 204712 or email recruitment@downehouse.net

Documents

• ADMISSIONS ADMINISTRATOR CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK PDF Document