Head of Admissions | Independent School | South West London/Surrey Border | Interim Contract
About the Schoo
lWe are a progressive independent co-educational day school catering to students from early years through to sixth form. Our school is renowned for sparking creativity and critical thinking through a forward-thinking curriculum
.We deeply prioritise the mental health and wellbeing of our community, with outstanding pastoral care running through everything we do. Built on kindness and respect, we are proud members of a highly respected, wider family of schools that allows us to share exceptional expertise and resources
.The Ro
leWe are seeking an experienced admissions professional to lead our pupil recruitment, enrolment, and retention efforts. This is a hands-on leadership position requiring deep expertise in admissions management to maintain a strong presence among prospective families and the local communit
y.As the primary custodian of the parent and student journey, you will manage the full enrolment pipeline while beautifully articulating our unique school etho
s.Key Responsibilit
- iesManage the full admissions function, ensuring a warm, highly personalised experience for families from inquiry to enrolme
- nt.Maintain accurate data on the school database and oversee statutory compliance, GDPR, and enrolment documentati
- on.Monitor pipeline metrics and provide weekly updates on pupil numbers and forecasting to senior leadersh
- ip.Coordinate assessment days, process registrations, manage formal offers, and maintain accurate recor
- ds.Lead the planning and execution of Open Mornings, school tours, and education fai
- rs.Host private tours for prospective families and educational agen
- ts.Engage local feeder schools for key entry points (11+, 13+, and 16+) and build strong relationships with internal academic sta
ff.The Ideal Candi
- dateProven track record of success in admissions management within the independent education sec
- tor.Proficient with school MIS/admissions databases, Excel, and Word, with a keen eye for data accur
- acy.Comfortable managing daily administrative compliance while simultaneously driving strat
- egy.Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a warm, welcoming demean
- our.Deeply aligned with a school culture rooted in kindness, respect, and collaborative excelle
- nce.Available immediately to hit the ground runn
ing….