Admissions Administrator (term-time)

King’s College School; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Health benefits

Free gym membership

Job summary

King’s College School in Wimbledon is seeking an admissions administrator to support the busy admissions department. The role focuses on smooth operation across all entry points, excellent customer service, and careful data handling.

The successful candidate will demonstrate communication skills, organisational ability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a school setting.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent training required.
• Familiarity with school information systems and admissions software.
• Protection of confidential information.
• Experience in a school or educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth running of the admissions process across all entry points.
• Provide excellent customer service and promotional support.
• Maintain accurate records and data handling.
• Collaborate with admissions team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Customer service

Database & admissions software

Microsoft Office

OpenApply

SchoolBase

AI tools

Education

Degree or equivalent training

Tools

SchoolBase

OpenApply

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 enthusiasticadmissions administratorto 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
• 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 department
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems
• An understanding of safeguarding and commitment to the wellbeing of pupils
• 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

• 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

Interview date to be confirmed

Interviews may be staged and we may chooseto appoint at any time during the applicationprocess.

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

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

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