School Head of Admissions

The post-holder will report directly to the Headmaster and as a member of the leadership team, helps to develop and deliver the school's overall strategy and development plan. The Head of Admissions will be a strong communicator, persuasive and articulate. They will help to shape and tell the school's key messages, develop and implement the annual admissions plan and ensure the school achieves its recruitment targets. The Head of Admissions will ensure a strong admissions process is in place and will implement a clear and coherent articulation of the school's positioning and attractions, promoting Hatherop Castle at every opportunity.,

• Prepare and deliver an annual plan for admissions activity covering nursery, pre-prep, prep and boarding.


• Track and monitor current and forecast pupil numbers, ensuring accurate and timely data is regularly provided to the Headmaster, the school's Executive team and the Wishford team.


• Oversee all school recruitment events.


• Arrange and attend recruitment events locally, nationally and internationally to promote the school and encourage enquiries.


• Manage the school's network of recruitment agents and regularly engage with agents, promoting the school and identifying opportunities to work together.


Managing Enquiries:

• Manage all admissions activity, ensuring excellent customer service in all aspects of the process.


• Monitor and present data to identify trends and patterns in admissions enquiries and conversion to registrations.


• Ensure accurate and timely record keeping in respect of all enquiries.


• Manage a process of reflection and improvement with the aim of continuous improvement.
  
  Good understanding of the the independent schools market (ideally including boarding and international pupil recruitment).


• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.


• Very high standards and attention to detail.


• Ambition, energy, enthusiasm and commitment. A passion for international travel and exploring new cultures.


• A positive can-do attitude and willingness to be hands-on., Wishford Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, reference and medical checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service. An enhanced DBS disclosure and references will be required for this post.
  
  The Head of Admissions is an important role within the Hatherop Castle team; leading all pupil recruitment activity.
  
  5% employer pension


• EV scheme with Octopus


• Cycle to work scheme


• Means tested staff discount


• Complementary lunch


• 25 days holiday + bank holidays per annum (or pro-rata amount if less than full time)


• Access to the group's counselling scheme


• Access to fully funded apprenticeships, up to L7


• Discretionary Christmas stand down


• On site parking


• Friendly and supportive staff room