Head of Admissions

The Boarding Schools' Association; West Wycombe; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking a Head of Admissions to lead the admissions process. This full-time role involves managing relationships with feeder schools and providing a first point of contact for inquiries. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and experience in customer-facing roles. The position offers additional benefits including free meals and access to facilities like a gym and pool, and requires flexibility in working hours.

Benefits

Free lunch

Free onsite parking

Use of school gym

Access to heated swimming pool

Qualifications

• Articulate and dynamic individual required for the role.
• Experience in customer relations and managing admissions processes.
• Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement all admissions-related matters.
• Support relationships with feeder schools and agents.
• Lead the organization and execution of the admissions process.
• Assess pupils both in the UK and overseas.
• Plan and deliver open mornings/evenings and events.
• Be the first contact for family enquiries.

Skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Experience in a customer-facing role

Experience of working to deadlines and targets

Personable and articulate

Job description

Closing Date: 5 January 2026
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Salary: £43,000 - £47,000
Employment Term: Full TimePermanent

Position: Head of Admissions

Hours: Full-time, all year round. There will be a requirement and willingness to work flexibly, including weekends and evenings.

The closing date for this position will be Monday 5th January at 8:00am

Interviews for this position will be held Friday 16th January 2026

Ideal start date for this position will be Monday 2nd February 2026

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

We are looking for an articulate and dynamic Head of Admissions to join our highly successful External Relations team.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Management and implementation of all matters relating to admissions
• Supporting the relationships with existing and potential Feeder Schools (UK and overseas) and with UK and overseas agents and influencers
• Taking the lead in the organisation, preparation, timetabling, and execution of the entire admissions process
• Leading on the assessment of pupils both in the UK and overseas
• Leading on the event planning and delivery of Open Mornings/ Evenings and other events
• Providing the first point of contact for each individual/family enquiry

To be considered for this position, we are looking for the following:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in a customer-facing role
• Experience of working to deadlines and targets
• Someone who is personable, articulate and a credible ambassador for this leading girls’ school

For full details of the essential and desirable criteria, please see the person specification in the candidate brochure

What We Offer:

• Additional benefits: free lunch, free onsite parking, use of the school gym and heated swimming pool (at designated times)

Applicants should be aware that all email communication with HR will be sent via E‑teach. We recommend that you check your emails and E‑teach account regularly.