Admissions Officer

Clayesmore School; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious school in England is seeking a full-time Admissions Officer to manage the admissions process and support pupil recruitment, particularly for international students. The role includes organizing visits and events, maintaining records, and representing the school at recruitment functions. Strong administrative and communication skills are essential, along with IT proficiency. This position is crucial for enhancing the school's admissions journey, especially during term time and school holidays.

Qualifications

• Experienced administrator with strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the admissions journey from enquiry to enrolment.
• Organise school visits and recruitment events.
• Maintain accurate admissions records.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Highly organised

Customer-focused

Attention to detail

Tools

iSAMS

Digistorm

Job description

Admissions Officer

Term-time, full-time (plus 4 weeks in school holidays)

Clayesmore is seeking an organised and cheerful Admissions Officer to support pupil recruitment across the Prep and Senior Schools, with a particular focus on international admissions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the admissions journey from initial enquiry through to enrolment, acting as a key point of contact for prospective parents and overseas agents.
• Organise school visits and events.
• Maintain accurate admissions records.
• Support scholarship and UKVI/CAS processes (training provided).
• Represent the school at recruitment events.

Qualifications

• Experienced administrator with excellent communication skills, high attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel and Outlook essential).
• Experience in admissions or within an independent school, and knowledge of iSAMS and/or Digistorm is an advantage.
• Highly organised, customer-focused and able to work flexibly as part of a busy team.

Further Details

Closing date: 8:00am on Friday, 30 January 2026 at 8.00am

Further details and an application form are available from: https://www.clayesmore.com/work-for-us/

Applications will be considered as soon as they are received and so the deadline may close earlier if we find the right candidate, therefore early applications are advised.

Safeguarding and Screening

Clayesmore School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

www.clayesmore.com