Admissions Administrator

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Health benefits

Free gym membership

25 days annual leave

Job summary

King’s School in Wimbledon is seeking an admissions administrator to support the admissions process across all entry points. You will contribute to a welcoming environment and help ensure smooth operations during a busy period.

The role requires excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced school setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to department needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Understanding of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth and effective running of the admissions process across all entry points.
• Provide excellent customer service and positive representation of the school.
• Assist with communications and coordination with applicants and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Independent working

Customer service

Diplomacy

Integrity

Confidentiality

Education

Degree or equivalent training

Tools

Microsoft Office

SchoolBase

OpenApply

Job description

Vacancy Type: Term Time/ Full Time

Location: Wimbledon, London

Application Deadline: Monday, September 28, 2026

Job Profile: Job Profile document

Job Advert

Required from November 2026 Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 per annum PLUS excellent benefits, including contributory pension scheme, a programme of health benefits and free gym membership

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and enthusiastic admissions administrator to join our fast-paced and welcoming admissions department. This is a particularly exciting time to join King’s as we embark on one of the most significant developments in our history: extending co-education throughout our community.

This role offers a unique opportunity for a high-calibre individual to contribute meaningfully to the life of a busy and successful school, supporting the smooth and effective running of our admissions process across all entry points.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a warm, personable, and professional manner with an excellent work ethic
• Demonstrate outstanding attention to detail and organisational skills
• Be a confident communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to relate to people with tact and diplomacy
• Offer excellent customer service and promotional skills
• Remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities with a systematic approach
• Be proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently and collaboratively with the ability to use initiative appropriately
• Be a person of integrity, honesty, energy, stamina and enthusiasm, able to maintain a high work rate and to juggle a range of tasks and competing priorities
• Have proven experience of handling sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy and with complete respect for confidentiality
• Be committed to the wider aims and ethos of King’s, with a genuine interest in working with children and being immersed in school life

Essential:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail
• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• An ability to work independently, identifying and prioritising the work that needs to be done to meet tight deadlines
• An ability to work collaboratively, demonstrating versatility and adaptability when required to meet the needs of the departmentProficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems
• An understanding of safeguarding and commitment to the wellbeing of pupils

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a school or educational setting
• Degree or equivalent training
• Familiarity with school information systems (eg. SchoolBase) and admissions software (eg. OpenApply) and AI tools
• An understanding of the independent school sector and admissions cycles
• Proficiency in file sharing and storage
• An understanding of GDPR and best practice in data handling

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Start date: November 2026
• Salary range: £29,000 - £31,000 per annum
• Working hours: 40 hours per week. Normal daily hours are 8.30am - 5.00pm with half an hour for lunch (unpaid). Some flexibility is needed for weekend and evening admissions events (with time off in lieu)
• This is a term time role plus 4 additional weeks
• 25 days of annual paid leave (to be taken during school holidays), plus statutory English public holiday

Closing date: Monday 28th September 2026 at 9am

Interview date to be confirmed

Interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and medical clearance. At King’s we embrace inclusion and fairness in the workplace: diversity is to be celebrated and as such we strive towards a fully immersive culture of inclusion, diversity and equality.