Assessment Coordinator – School Admissions - Immediate start

Cognita Schools; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking an Assessment Coordinator to enhance the admissions process at a prestigious British curriculum school. This role is pivotal in creating a welcoming atmosphere for prospective pupils while ensuring a seamless assessment experience. You will collaborate closely with academic and admissions teams, manage assessments across all year groups, and uphold high standards of compliance and personalization. If you are a warm communicator with strong organizational skills and a passion for education, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in shaping futures.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with students and parents.
• Exceptional organizational abilities with a focus on data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessments for prospective pupils and manage resources effectively.
• Maintain accurate records and track data trends using CRM systems.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Data Management

Education

Experience in Educational Assessments

Knowledge of British Curriculum

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM Systems

Assessment Tools (e.g., CAT4)

Job description

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique also. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger; ensuring they get an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

We are recruiting a Assessment Coordinator – School Admissions for the Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai (RGS) to join the team immediately.

The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai opened its brand new campus in September 2021 as a co-educational school, offering a British curriculum. At full capacity, the School will ultimately accommodate about 2,100 students from age 3 to 18.

Your Role: Personalising Potential

From first impressions to final decisions, you’ll be the face of the assessment journey – making each prospective pupil feel welcome, reassured and understood. Working in close partnership with our academic and admissions teams, you’ll deliver a streamlined, responsive and personalised experience where no detail is overlooked.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and manage assessments for prospective pupils across all year groups
2. Liaise with academic staff and admissions teams to allocate resources and share outcomes
3. Set up classrooms and digital platforms (e.g. CAT4) for smooth assessment delivery
4. Communicate feedback with the admissions team to support agreed parental response times
5. Maintain accurate records on our CRM system, tracking data trends and generating reports
6. Review procedures regularly to enhance personalisation, compliance and efficiency
7. Uphold KHDA guidelines and RGSGD’s outstanding standards throughout the process

About You:

1. A warm, reassuring communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment
2. Strong interpersonal skills and confidence speaking with students of all ages
3. Exceptionally organised, with a keen eye for detail and data integrity
4. Technically confident across the Microsoft Office suite, assessment tools and CRM systems
5. Able to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism
6. Preferably experienced in school educational assessments and admissions processes
7. Knowledge of the British curriculum a distinct advantage

Ready to shape futures through purposeful assessments?

Apply now and become part of a school that’s not just world-class, but a world of difference.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process.

Cognita is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years.