Director of Admissions
Winchester College
Hampshire
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Flexible start date for the right candidate with preference for commencement at the beginning of January 2025.
- Apply by:
- 18 September 2024
Job overview
About the role
Winchester College is seeking an experienced Director of Admissions with strategic vision and exceptional executive capacity to lead a committed and experienced team at an exciting time of expansion. Applications are climbing year on year, and the Admissions team now needs additional capacity in preparation for a significant increase in Sixth Form pupils from September 2026. With wider changes in the education sector, the School is also renewing its strategic planning for future enrolments. The newly-created Director of Admissions will assume overall responsibility for enrolments, with the current Registrar continuing to focus on the key intake of 13+ boy boarders via dotted line to the Headmaster. This role will line manage the admissions team, reporting directly to the Headmaster and will be a member of the extended Senior Management Team.
About Winchester College
The school was founded by William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester, in 1382. Winchester College is a boarding and day school of over 735 pupils. In September 2022, the College welcomed day pupils into the Sixth Form and will continue to do so, over time expanding the entry each year to include girl boarders in 2026.
Situated in the heart of Winchester and within easy reach of London, there are few schools in the world which can claim to be as historic, distinguished, and beautiful as Winchester College.
Terms and Applications
This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, and such other hours as are reasonably necessary to meet the needs of the College and the demands of the role.
Flexible start date for the right candidate with preference for commencement at the beginning of January 2025.
Competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and access to on-site sports facilities, with wider support available for wellbeing and development.
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If you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, please email recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk
Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted. Please attach a full CV with your online application form and send a covering letter to recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk
Further information
For an informal discussion about this role, please email recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk
Further information about the school can be found at www.winchestercollege.org
Closing date for applications: Noon, Wednesday, 18 September 2024
Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. Winchester College reserves the right to close the application process early should a suitable candidate be found.
Interviews are expected to be held during September/October.
Diversity and Inclusion
Winchester College is a truly international community that celebrates everyone’s individuality, talents and potential and offers regular training and career development opportunities. We embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to promoting a fair and supportive environment for all our employees. We work hard to create a culture where different perspectives are valued and our staff feel valued for their individuality, and share a sense of belonging. Our aim is to reflect the diverse nature of society and of our pupil body.
Safeguarding
Winchester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, and obtaining an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate. Staff will receive appropriate safeguarding training which is regularly updated.
Sustainability
Both staff and pupils at Winchester College are committed to being the most sustainable school possible. You can learn more about our goal of creating a more sustainable school here
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Attached documents
About Winchester College
Situated in Hampshire, Winchester College is an independent, secondary school for pupils aged between 13 and 18. The school was founded in 1382 by the Bishop of Winchester, William of Wykeham. It was expanded in the 19th Century to accommodate the popular demand in the local society. At the moment, there are over 700 pupils enrolled at the boarding school.
Headteacher
Elizabeth Stone
Values and Vision
Winchester College aims to give pupils attending the school an enriching curriculum where they will learn new skills in order to live in the modern world. This includes communication and leadership skills. The school hopes the children will become life-long learners and be excited to continue learning a subject of their choice at university level. Pupils are encouraged to be involved in community discussions but to also behave in a respectful manner to all.
ISI report
“The school is highly successful in meeting its aims. The pupils’ achievements and learning are exceptional. Pupils achieve excellent results in national examinations and make good progress in relation to the average of similar abilities. Pupils are successful in achieving high levels in a wide range of co-curricular activities, notably in academic competitions, music and sport. They enjoy an excellent, distinctive curriculum which encourages intellectual curiosity over and above preparation for examinations. In their learning, pupils display enthusiasm, commitment and a love of reading and research. This is engendered by excellent teaching overall which widens pupils’ academic horizons and challenges their thinking. The teaching offers individual support to all pupils, including those with SEND.”
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