Part-Time Admissions & Marketing Registrar

spsch; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Friendly working environment

Professional development

Job summary

Stanborough Secondary School in Watford seeks an experienced Registrar to lead admissions, recruitment and retention. You will promote the school within the local community and beyond, building relationships with key stakeholders and international recruitment partners.

The role combines admissions leadership with marketing responsibilities, coordinating events, tours and communications to deliver an outstanding family experience from enquiry to enrolment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative, admissions, customer service or school-based role.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to provide outstanding customer service and build positive relationships with parents and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong IT skills, including experience using databases and MIS.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• A professional, welcoming and proactive approach to work.
• Previous experience as a Registrar, Admissions Officer or School Administrator.
• Experience using a school MIS, such as Arbor.
• Knowledge of independent school admissions processes.
• Experience supporting international student admissions and visa-related processes.
• Understanding of safeguarding and data protection requirements within an educational setting.
• Experience preparing statutory returns or educational census data.

Responsibilities

• Lead the admissions process from initial enquiry through to enrolment, ensuring a professional, welcoming and efficient experience for prospective families.
• Respond to admissions enquiries by telephone, email and in person, providing accurate information about the school and its provision.
• Arrange and conduct school tours for prospective families and coordinate attendance at open days and recruitment events.
• Process applications and supporting documentation, ensuring all admissions records are complete, accurate and up to date.
• Coordinate entrance assessments, admissions interviews and communications with parents and school leaders.
• Prepare and issue offer letters, admissions packs and enrolment documentation, ensuring all forms are received and processed.
• Maintain admissions, enrolment and waiting list records, providing regular reports on enquiries, applications and conversions.
• Support initiatives to improve pupil recruitment, conversion and retention in line with the school’s objectives.
• Develop relationships with international recruitment agents and partners to support overseas admissions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

IT skills

MIS experience

Tools

Arbor MIS

Databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stanborough Secondary School in Watford seeks an experienced Registrar to lead admissions, recruitment and retention. You will promote the school within the local community and beyond, building relationships with key stakeholders and international recruitment partners.

The role combines admissions leadership with marketing responsibilities, coordinating events, tours and communications to deliver an outstanding family experience from enquiry to enrolment.