Head of Admissions

Streatham & Clapham High School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Fee discount for GDST schools

Free lunches for staff

Cycle to work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Job summary

Streatham & Clapham High School is seeking an outstanding Head of Admissions to lead the admissions journey from first enquiry through to the first day. You will shape admissions strategy alongside the Director of Marketing & Communications, influence recruitment and retention, and report to the Head, the GDST and governors.

You will lead two Admissions Officers, manage international admissions, and use CRM data to deliver high‑impact events and a warm, family ethos aligned with GDST values.

Qualifications

• Warm, organised and persuasive communicator with a customer relations background.
• Experience using CRM data to drive decision-making and events.
• Ability to lead a small team and work with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the admissions journey from initial enquiry to first day.
• Shape admissions strategy with Marketing & Communications leadership.
• Oversee international admissions and recruitment initiatives.
• Manage the two Admissions Officers and report to senior leadership and GDST governors.

Skills

Communications

Customer relations

Strategic thinking

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Streatham & Clapham High School is seeking an outstanding Head of Admissions to lead the admissions journey across our Prep and Senior school, from a parent's first enquiry through to a girl's first day with us. This is a role with genuine influence: you will shape our admissions strategy alongside the Director of Marketing & Communications, contribute to senior leadership discussions on recruitment and retention, and report on your impact to the Head, the GDST and governors.

You will be championing a school with a warm, family ethos and an excellent academic record, where girls thrive from Nursery through to Sixth Form. With the backing of the Girls' Day School Trust, recent investment in our facilities and a collaborative Marketing & Admissions team, you will have the support and platform to make a real difference. The breadth of the role, spanning strategy, data and CRM insight, events, international admissions and the leadership of two Admissions Officers, offers excellent scope to grow your career in the independent sector.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a warm, organised and persuasive communicator with a customer relations background, confident use of CRM and data, and a strong record of delivering high-impact events. You will build easy, trusted relationships with families, colleagues and feeder schools, and bring the attention to detail that a seamless admissions experience demands. Experience in school admissions, international recruitment or leading a small team would be an advantage. Above all, you will be an enthusiastic ambassador for girls' education and the GDST, ready to tell our story with confidence and pride.

About Streatham & Clapham High School

Streatham & Clapham High School is a vibrant, exciting and fulfilling place in which to work. The School is characterised by a warm, welcoming and supportive atmosphere. New colleagues are supported through a personalised induction programme.

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches for all staff during term time
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Applications should be received no later than 8:00am on 26 October 2026.

First round interviews and assessments will take place on 2 November 2026. Candidates who are successful at this stage will be invited to attend a second round of interviews on 6 November 2026.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.