Admissions Officer

Summary

Withington Girls’ School is one of the UK’s leading independent day schools for girls aged 7 to 19, known for outstanding academic results alongside a strong commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and joy in learning.

Detail

Proudly all girls, the School offers an ambitious and supportive environment in which pupils are known as individuals and encouraged to develop confidence, curiosity and independence. Withington has a national reputation for academic excellence and a warm, values driven culture.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Admissions Officer. The successful candidate will join an exciting and dynamic department and shall be responsible for the delivery of the School’s admissions process for entry into Withington Girls’ School across both the Junior School (7-11) and Senior School (11-19) from initial enquiry through to pupil entry. They will ensure that the admissions journey is welcoming and efficient for all prospective pupils and their families.

This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours a week, all year round position. The salary for this role is £33,000 - £36,000 dependent on experience. Full details as to the responsibilities of the role can be found in the job pack.

If you would like to apply for the role of Admissions Officer, you will need to complete the School’s application form and submit along with a covering letter to:

Email: recruitment@wgs.org

Please note that only applications using the School’s application form will be considered.

Closing Date: 8am, Thursday 25th June 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 1st July 2026

Withington Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.

Withington Girls’ School is an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to employ the best qualified personnel and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in recruitment and employment to all individuals who meet our criteria for the role advertised. We will consider candidates without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. This list is not exhaustive, and candidates will also be considered without discrimination based on socioeconomic, marital, parental or caregiving status, or any of the previously listed characteristics or statuses.

We value the diversity of our staff and do not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination, or victimisation. We achieve this by creating and maintaining a work environment and culture where people from different backgrounds, and with varying lifestyles, interests, opinions, and responsibilities, treat each other with dignity and respect. Our working environment is such that our staff feel safe and are inspired and motivated to be their best.

Our school is dedicated to sustaining and promoting diversity with respect to recruitment, promotion, training, and general treatment during employment. We are actively seeking to extend the diversity of our staff.

Documents

• Admissions Officer Job Pack PDF Document