Admissions Officer – Independent Secondary School – Guildford

Marchant Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayman Education is recruiting an Admissions Officer for a Guildford-based independent secondary school. The role covers the entire admissions process from initial enquiry to pupil entry, with responsibilities including responding to families, coordinating applications, visits and assessments, and maintaining accurate records.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders, staff and parents to ensure professional, timely communication and a smooth admissions experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in admissions, administration or customer service is preferred.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent written and verbal communication are essential.
• Comfortable dealing with parents and external stakeholders; capable of meeting multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Respond to enquiries from prospective families and provide information about the school.
• Coordinate applications, visits, assessments and admissions documentation.
• Maintain admissions records and manage the admissions database.
• Liaise with teaching staff and senior leaders regarding assessments and admission decisions.
• Organise open days, school tours and other admissions events as required.
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy throughout the process.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written & verbal communication

Customer service

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

Database management systems

Job description

Admissions Officer – Independent Secondary School – Guildford

Location: Guildford, Surrey

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

Wayman Education is working with an Independent Secondary School in Guildford to recruit an experienced and organised Admissions Officer. The school is looking for someone who can manage the admissions process efficiently while providing a professional and welcoming service to prospective families.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders, administrative staff and parents to coordinate enquiries, applications, assessments and admissions documentation. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised administrator who enjoys working with people and managing detailed processes.

The Role

The Admissions Officer will take responsibility for supporting the school's admissions process from initial enquiry through to pupil entry.

The role will involve responding to enquiries from prospective parents, providing information about the school and maintaining accurate admissions records. The successful candidate will coordinate applications, arrange visits and meetings, organise assessments and ensure relevant documentation is received and processed correctly.

The Admissions Officer will maintain the school's admissions database, monitor application progress and communicate key deadlines to families. They will also liaise with teaching staff and senior leaders regarding assessments, interviews and admission decisions.

The role will require regular communication with parents and guardians, ensuring enquiries are handled promptly and professionally. The successful candidate will also assist with open days, school tours and other admissions events when required.

Confidentiality will be essential, particularly when dealing with pupil and family information. The Admissions Officer will be expected to follow school policies and maintain accurate records throughout the admissions process.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in admissions, administration, customer service or a similar role. Strong organisational skills and excellent written and verbal communication are essential.

The successful candidate should be confident dealing with parents and external stakeholders and comfortable managing several applications and deadlines simultaneously. Good IT skills and experience using databases or management information systems would be advantageous.

The school is looking for someone who is professional, approachable, reliable and able to maintain accuracy while working in a busy environment.

What the School Offers

This is an opportunity to join an established independent secondary school in a varied administrative role. The successful candidate will work closely with families, staff and senior leadership while developing further experience in school admissions and administration.