Prep School Registrar

Clifton College; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Bristol is seeking a highly organised Prep School Registrar to join the Admissions team. This role involves guiding prospective parents and pupils through a seamless admissions journey, providing essential support, and fostering lasting relationships. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organisational skills, along with a commitment to the school's values. The position is term time plus with a focus on high-quality admissions experiences.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain positive relationships with families and stakeholders.
• Commitment to the school’s values and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for prospective parents and pupils.
• Guide families through the admissions journey.
• Collaborate with the Admissions team.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Customer service orientation

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Are you a highly organised individual with a passion for building relationships and delivering exceptional service? We're looking for a Prep School Registrar to join our Admissions team, reporting directly to the Director of Admissions.

In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact for prospective parents and pupils, guiding them through a seamless admissions journey to our Upper School. You'll play a key part in fostering lasting relationships and providing essential information and support to ensure a high-quality admissions experience.

This is a term time plus position.

About Clifton College

Clifton College is part of Clifton College Education Group, and is a leading independent day and boarding school educating over 1,200 pupils aged 3 to 18 years. The College offers day education, flexi and full boarding and is a proudly inclusive and supportive community, with over 40 nationalities represented.

Founded in 1862, the College provides an exceptional all-round education that successfully combines a rich heritage with modern state-of-the-art facilities. Located in one of the most beautiful suburbs of the vibrant city of Bristol, we are proud to offer the finest all-round education based on the highest academic and pastoral standards, and a diverse range of first-class co-curricular activities.

For further details regarding this role, please see the attached job description.

Please note that we can only accept applications via our vacancy website application form (which will also allow you to attach your CV or any other supporting information).

Closing date: 6 October 2025

Early applications are encouraged, as the College reserves the right to interview and possibly appoint candidates before the closing date.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for prospective parents and pupils and guide them through the admissions journey.
• Provide essential information and support to ensure a high-quality admissions experience.
• Collaborate with the Admissions team and report to the Director of Admissions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with families and stakeholders.
• Customer service-oriented with attention to detail.
• Commitment to the school’s values and safeguarding requirements.

Safeguarding and Equality

Clifton College is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. Please note, we require candidates to be at least 18 years of age for all roles apart from our lifeguard positions where candidates are required to be 16+ with the relevant qualifications.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Safeguarding is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the College. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.

All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector we are required to ask for references prior to interview, by applying for this role you are consenting for us to contact your referees. Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.