Head of Admissions

Are you an inspirational, energetic and ambitious admissions professional looking to work in a dynamic, forward-thinking and pioneering school? 

Reimagining, reinventing and redesigning learning for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sherborne School Jeddah is a landmark and pioneering project opening in September 2025. In close partnership with the prestigious Sherborne in the UK, an historic institution dating back to the year 1550, the new school will offer a truly outstanding British Education in world class and cutting-edge facilities.

Across centuries, Sherborne has nurtured young minds, shaping generations of leaders, thinkers, and innovators. From trailblazers like Sir Walter Raleigh to visionaries like Alan Turing, the father of modern computing, the school's alumni have left an indelible impact on the world we live in today. Building upon Sherborne’s rich heritage of delivering educational success, we are committed to providing an ambitious, innovative and transformative learning experience with a strong emphasis on equipping pupils with the adaptability and skills needed for a tech-enabled world.

Sherborne School and their partner in Saudi Arabia (Maarif Education) are seeking an experienced, passionate, confident and articulate Head of Admissions to create a world class, proactive and ambitious admissions strategy and department. With proven success in school admissions and pupil enrollment, this is a unique opportunity for someone to play a vital role in driving the development of this exciting project in our state-of-the-art, purpose-built campus that sets a new standard for educational excellence. Building long-term relationships with families and providing a personalised approach, this senior leadership position would suit a self-motivated professional with a solid understanding of the independent and local international school’s market, as well as the ability to articulate Sherborne’s ethos, standards and aspirations.

The school has been constructed to the highest specifications to inspire creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Every space reflects our commitment to nurturing well-rounded, confident, and future-ready pupils. Students will enjoy open and flexible learning areas, 23 different maker spaces for innovation, technology and creative arts, a well-being hub dedicated to mental and emotional health, an AI Think-Lab to enhance academic journeys, where pupils and teachers will discuss ethics and stewardship, as well as embrace new technologies to solve real-life problems, 500 seat auditorium, fully equipped music and drama departments including an orchestral rehearsal room, recording studios, performance halls, individual practice rooms, a dance studio and a black-box theatre, two multipurpose sports halls, an indoor swimming pool, all-weather football pitch, fitness studio, martial arts dojo, tennis and basketball courts.

www.sherbornejeddah.org

Salary: competitive due to experience and comprehensive employee benefits 

For further information and to apply, please email info@sherbornejeddah.org

The school reserves the right to begin the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, candidates are recommended to submit their application as soon as possible.

Interviews will be conducted in Jeddah, London or via Teams.

Start date for this position to be discussed during interview before our opening in August 2025

Closing date for applications is 20th January 2025.

We prioritise our employee well-being. We are proactive in supporting our staff and it is embedded in our shared beliefs, attitudes and values. It is reflected in all school development plans, and we actively involve all stakeholders. Transparent communication is central to our positive community ethos.

Sherborne School Jeddah is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safeguarding and child protection issues will be discussed throughout the appointment process and candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and criminal records and social media checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.