Head of Admissions

We are looking for an outstanding communicator and administrator to lead the admissions process at Croydon High School.

As Head of Admissions, you will oversee pupil admissions into both the Junior and Senior Schools from first contact, to visits, examinations, assessments and the first day of school. As a rapidly growing school, you will work closely with both the Director of Philanthropy and External Relations, the Senior School Admissions Registrar and the Marketing and Communications Manager to implement a continued growth strategy to attract, recruit and retain pupils at the school. 

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will possess an understanding of the principles of marketing and the customer acquisition and customer lifecycle. You will need experience of working in admissions, in addition to experience of managing databases and of working in a complex, busy, service-driven environment. You will also exhibit excellent organisational, time management and written communication skills, and will be confident in the use of computer packages including Microsoft Office (Adobe InDesign/Photoshop would be desirable).

Why Croydon High School:

Established in 1874, Croydon High School prides itself on its innovative approach and friendly atmosphere. The School is located in Selsdon, south of Croydon, on a beautiful campus.  Croydon High is made up of students from a broad and culturally diverse range of backgrounds and the school recognises and hugely values the positive impact this has on all who teach and learn here. 

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as: 

• Competitive salaries and pay progression 
• Extensive professional development opportunities 
• Training grants for obtaining further qualifications 
• GDST central training and development programme
• Generous pension schemes 
• Life assurance benefit 
• Free school lunches
• Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase or season tickets
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Financial guidance and support
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and an application form please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is 5.00pm, Wednesday 21 August 2024.  

Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 27 August 2024. 

The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.