Admissions Administrator at Downe House

Downe House; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time position

Generous pension scheme

Staff fee remission

Gym access

Free meals

On-site parking

Staff social events

Induction programme

Job summary

Downe House is seeking an outstanding Administrator to join our Admissions Department in a term-time, part-time capacity. The role involves handling initial enquiries, building relationships with prospective parents, and assisting with the 16+ entry process and events such as Parents Events and Assessment Days.

The successful candidate will have prior administration experience and excellent IT skills, and will be comfortable in a front-facing role with parents and pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration roles.
• Proficient IT skills including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Respond to initial enquiries from prospective parents.
• Assist with admissions processes and events (Parents Events, Assessment Days).

Skills

Administration experience

IT skills

Job description

About this Role

Part-time: 22 hours per week, ideally over 5 days. 40 weeks per year (term-time plus 6 weeks).

Salary: FTE £25,818 and £29,250 (depending on experience). Actual Salary £11,651 - £13,200 plus holiday pay.

Downe House is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18, located in the village of Cold Ash, just outside Newbury in Berkshire. Our aim is to provide pupils with a wealth of academic, pastoral and co-curricular opportunities to allow them to grow into confident young women.

We are seeking an outstanding Administrator to join our Admissions Department. The dedicated team manage the whole pupil admissions process, from handling prospective parent enquiries up to a pupil's first day at the School. This is a varied role, where you will assist with responding to initial enquiries, building relationships with prospective parents, managing the 16+ entry process, and dealing with the administration for Parents Events and Assessment Days.

The successful candidate will require previous administration experience and possess excellent organisational and IT skills. We are looking for someone who can show a strong commitment to the Downe House ethos, and who will be comfortable working in a professional and "front facing" role, meeting with parents and pupils. Previous experience of working in a school or educational environment is desirable, but not essential.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Term-time position
• Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions at 9%
• Staff fee remission scheme
• Free access to a modern on-site gym, sports facilities and swimming pool
• Delicious free meals and on-site parking while on duty
• Regular social events for staff
• Supportive induction programme
• A beautiful working environment in a semi-rural location

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Own transport is essential as the school is in a rural location with no public transport links.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks.

At Downe House we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion.