Admissions Officer

CLAREMONT FAN COURT SCHOOL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Claremont Fan Court School is recruiting for a dedicated and proactive admissions officer to join their admissions team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the admissions process supporting families as they embark on their educational journey. This is a full-time role working throughout the year.

As the admissions officer, you will take the lead on managing the admissions process for the Junior School from initial enquiry through to the pupil arriving at the school. This includes handling applications, providing tours of the school and ensuring an exceptional customer journey for all prospective families.

To be successful in this role you will have excellent administration, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with prospective families and staff. Equally you will have knowledge of the independent school sector and an understanding of the dynamic nature of the market and challenges facing recruitment, including what influences families in choosing a school.

In return, Claremont Fan Court School offers a welcoming and supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer all the benefits of working in a thriving independent school including generous contributory pension, life assurance, free lunches during term time, onsite parking and a cycle to work scheme.

Further details of the role can be found under the ‘Working at Claremont’ section on our website: www.claremontfancourt.co.uk

To apply, please complete our application form.

Completed applications should be returned by email via the button below.

Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday 24 April 2025.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 30 April 2025.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are fully committed to creating and sustaining a positive and supportive working environment free from discrimination where staff feel valued and respected. We value individuality and diversity and believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

Claremont Fan Court School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All staff at the school share responsibility for safeguarding and you will be required to undergo appropriate safeguarding training.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children.