Admissions Administrator

We are currently seeking a personable, professional and organised candidate to be our new Admissions Administrator.

The role will require the delivery of the highest quality of customer service and will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Working with the Admissions team (junior and senior schools) to ensure that the admissions experience reflects the warmth and welcome of the King’s community
• Responding to all email and telephone queries in a courteous and professional manner and ensuring that all communication with prospective parents, feeder school staff and colleagues is delivered in a consistent and friendly manner that best reflects the ethos and excellence of the School
• Supporting the admissions process at every entry point to ensure that pupil wellbeing is at the heart of all our admissions work
• Supporting the team to keep all documents relating to admissions up to date and in line with best practice
• Helping to ensure feeder school information is kept up to date on the school database (Schoolbase)
• Assisting with the registration of prospective candidates
• Assisting with the preparation for all assessment and interview days
• Organising invigilators for assessments, including confirming bookings, liaising and briefing and payment
• Working closely with colleagues across the school to ensure that we are providing an exceptional customer experience consistent with the King’s ethos and values

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a warm, personable and professional manner with an excellent work ethic
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail
• Be a confident, assured communicator, both in written and verbal forms, able to relate well to people on all levels with sensitivity, tact and diplomacy
• Demonstrate excellent customer service experience and promotional skills
• Have first class organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure, work to tight deadlines and be systematic in an approach to tasks
• Have a proactive approach to planning and prioritising work, with the ability to use initiative appropriately

King’s is an extremely sought-after school with outstanding academic results and a vibrant co-curriculum. It strives to appoint able, committed and compassionate colleagues to help ensure every child at the school achieves their best. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

If you are interested in this job opportunity, please visit our website to find out more and apply.

Closing date: 9am on Friday 30th August 2024

Early applications are welcome - the interview process may be staged and some interviews held in advance of the closing date if there is a large number of applicants for the role.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.