Admissions Officer

Inspired Education Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global education group is looking for an Admissions Officer to oversee the admissions process at Reddam House Berkshire. The successful candidate will ensure exceptional customer service, manage admissions events, and play an integral role in guiding prospective students and families through the admissions journey.

Qualifications

• Experience of Child Student and Student visas and UKVI.
• IT skills with knowledge of relevant software applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level customer service via email, telephone, and face to face communications.
• Assist the Head of Admissions in planning and delivering successful admissions events.
• Manage the Admissions Department diary and organise visits.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Database management

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Admissions Officer

Location:

Berkshire, GB

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools in 27 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Reddam House Berkshire is a flagship UK school of the successful Reddam House International group. Set in 125 acres of wood and parkland, housed in a magnificent mansion building.

Throughout the school our emphasis is on independence; we expect our students to work hard in the belief that success is in his or her own hands. From babies in our Early Learning School through to our Sixth Formers moving on to University, students are active participants in setting the direction of their educational journey, developing a love of learning and being empowered with the self-discipline that provides the bedrock for success."

We have 800+ students between the ages of 3 months and 18 years are registered here (day students and boarders from age 11+). Children are recognised as individuals with unique skills to celebrate and given tailored support and guidance at each stage of their school career. Our structure of Early Learning School, Junior School, Middle School and Senior School means that every year group works with professionals who specialize and enjoy working with the students in their care.

The unique Reddam House philosophy and our formula for success are based to a large degree on the quality and depth of our curricula, cultural and sporting activities and especially our teaching staff, fully recognising that what goes on in the classroom between teacher and student strongly influences the success of the school

We have a vacancy in our Admissions Department for a full time Admissions Officer.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide high level customer service via email, telephone, and face to face communications with prospective parents, agents, students, feeder schools and Reddam House Berkshire’s wider network.
• Ensure prospective students and parents are guided and encouraged through the admissions process in a professional, helpful and efficient way so increasing conversion rates and ensuring an increasing number of strong candidates for Reddam House Berkshire
• Assist the Head of Admissions in planning, organising and delivering successful admissions events including open mornings, entrance assessments, taster days, exhibitions and alumni gatherings.
• Manage the Admissions Department diary and organise visits of prospective parents, students and agents
• Liaise with members of academic and boarding house staff to organise meetings with prospective parents as required.
• Accompany visitors to specific areas of Reddam House Berkshire to ensure the smooth running of visits and give tours of the school and or boarding houses when requested
• Ensure prospective parents, students and feeder schools are informed of entry and interview dates in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain spreadsheets regarding place and scholarship offers at all points of entry, draft offer letters for the Head of School as directed by the Head of Admissions
• Oversee application deposits and dealing with admissions invoice queries.
• Maintain accurate agent commission records for students enrolled.
• Collate New Students Welcome Pack materials and mailing and liaise with the Communications Manager to ensure relevant material is on the website in a timely manner.
• Ensure every pupil joining Reddam House Berkshire at any time has the appropriate welcome and joining information and liaise with academic and house staff as relevant.
• Enter and maintain application data at all stages of the admissions process into OpenApply and iSAMS, including initial application, offer information, financial and contract details for JD Edwards and acceptance status.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Qualifications and Experience

• Have experience of Child Student and Student visas and UKVI
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, plus one years’ related experience in an educational setting. (Candidates without a bachelor's degree but with equivalent professional experience are encouraged to apply).
• IT skills with knowledge of relevant software applications including MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and database skills are essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders and cross-continent teams.
• Good literacy skills to prepare correspondence and maintain records to a high standard.

Personal Qualities

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately with excellent attention to details in order to meet deadlines.
• Absolute discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Evidence of continual willingness to develop own professional skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills at all levels.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Have a proactive approach to work; have personal integrity and the drive to do what is best for the students and the school.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM

Please download and complete an application form prior to applying for the post as you will be required to upload your completed application formas part of the recruitment portal. Please use the following link to download the application: Inspired UK Application Form (Non-Teaching).docx CVs alone will not be accepted.