Admissions Registrar

Oswestry School; Oswestry; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff fee discounts

Medical support package

Facilities access

Job summary

Oswestry School is seeking a full-time Admissions Registrar to provide an efficient admissions service for both UK and overseas applicants. The role involves processing applications, maintaining records, and supporting communications with applicants and academic departments throughout the admissions process.

Attention to detail and understanding of admissions procedures are essential to ensure consistent decisions in line with School Policies.

Qualifications

• Experience as an administrator with strong communication skills is preferable.
• Formal qualifications are not essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an efficient and high-quality admissions service.
• Assess and process UK and overseas applications within agreed timescales.
• Maintain accurate applicant records and manage communications with applicants and academic departments.
• Ensure admissions decisions are applied consistently and in line with School Policies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Administrative experience

Job description

We learn not for school but for life’

Oswestry School is an independent, co-educational day & boarding school, with an 11-18 Senior School of c.400 pupils and a 4-11 Prep School of just over 100 pupils. The strong ethos of the School is reflected in its strength of pastoral care and sense of community. The School recently underwent inspection, with a very good report. As well as providing a fantastic learning and living environment for young people, Oswestry School offers an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding working environment.

Located in the ancient town of Oswestry in the county of Shropshire, the school was founded in 1407 and, as such, lays claim to being one of the oldest truly independent schools in the country. It is located in a beautiful corner of Shropshire with easy access to the great outdoors as well as good links to the local town of Shrewsbury and the cities of Chester, Manchester and Birmingham.

Admissions Registrar

Oswestry School is seeking a full-time Admissions Registrar to deliver an efficient and high-quality admissions service, helping to ensure that both UK and overseas applications are processed accurately and within agreed timescales. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and processing applications, maintaining accurate applicant records and supporting communication with applicants and academic departments throughout the admissions process.

The role requires careful attention to detail and an understanding of admissions procedures to ensure that decisions are applied consistently and in line with School Policies. Formal qualifications are not essential however a proven track record as an experienced administrator with excellent communication skills is preferable.

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System. Therefore, Oswestry School will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Generous fee discounts for staff children, as well as a medical support package and use of facilities, help emphasise that Oswestry School is a community which cares for its employees.

Closing Date for applications: 12 Noon on Friday 30th October 2026

Provisional Interview Date: Monday 9th November 2026

Oswestry School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Charity Registration No. 1079822.

https://www.oswestryschool.com/