Admissions Officer
Westholme School
Blackburn with Darwen
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- £25,000 - £28,000k (depending on experience)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 7 October 2024
Job overview
JOB TITLE: Admissions Officer
CONTRACT: Permanent
HOURS: Full Time
SALARY: £25,000 - £28,000k (depending on experience)
REPORTING TO: Commercial Director
Thank you for considering this role of Admissions Officer.
Our unique educational philosophy is predicated on providing unrivalled holistic excellence, from 4 to 18 years, placing an equal balance on academia, performing arts, sport, creative arts and technology.
A plethora of experiences are offered inside and outside the classroom which fosters kind, confident, well-rounded and happy young people; they really are a joy to teach. One of the most distinctive Westholme hallmarks is the tangible warmth everyone feels from the moment they arrive at our beautiful, picturesque campus with panoramic views of the Ribble Valley – simply a stunning, inspirational and uplifting place to work every day!
The Admissions Officer will be sales focused and is primarily responsible for pupil recruitment and the admissions process. They will build strong and lasting relationships with prospective parents and pupils, delivering on objectives to ensure the School operates at full capacity. They shall ensure that all enquirers and applicants receive a positive impression of the School. As a prominent public representative of the school, they will excel in customer service and be a firm believer in the ethos of the School.
The Admissions Officer will play a key part in the planning, preparation and execution of key admissions related public events, such as Open Mornings, exhibition events and Taster Days. They will provide regular updates to the Senior Management Team on applications.
The Admissions Officer will work closely with Promotions Team to develop and foster effective working relationships with academic and support colleagues.
This is a highly valued position which is key to the continued growth and development of the School. It is essential that the Admissions Officer has excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, is able to maintain a high level of efficiency and be calm, confident and professional with a variety of audiences.
If this sounds like you please download our recruitment pack to explore the Job Description and Person Specification and read more about this wonderful opportunity at Westholme School!
The School provides all lunches, tea, coffee etc. and other amenities free of charge in term time and a generous holiday allowance of 30 days plus 8 bank holidays.
Applicants who have any questions can email HR: hr@westholmeschool.com or if you would like an informal discussion, please contact our HR department on 01254 506070.
Closing date: Monday 7th October 2024, 9:00am
Interviews: TBC
Full details are also available from the School’s website www.westholmeschool.com or via email: hr@westholmeschool.com
How to apply:
Please apply online here on Tes via the Quick Apply now button.
Applications should be submitted to HR@westholmeschool.com
Charity Number 526615
Westholme School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff must share this commitment – please refer to our Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding policies on the website.
Westholme School is committed to equality of opportunity in all areas of its work. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.
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About Westholme School
Working for Westholme is a wonderful experience
Westholme is an incredible School. Pioneering the future of education, it is certainly a very exciting time to join our innovative, close-knit and supportive family of staff.
Our unique educational philosophy is predicated on providing unrivalled holistic excellence, from 4 to 18 years, placing an equal balance on academia, performing arts, sport, creative arts and technology. A plethora of experiences are offered inside and outside the classroom which fosters kind, confident, well-rounded and happy young people; they really are a joy to teach. One of the most distinctive Westholme hallmarks is the tangible warmth everyone feels from the moment you arrive at our beautiful, picturesque campus with panoramic views of the Ribble Valley – simply a stunning, inspirational and uplifting place to work every day!
Westholme has invested significantly with our newly constructed state-of-the-art Prep for pupils 4 – 11. The first-class facilities on site offer a stimulating environment to provide unsurpassed experiences for all students from 4 – 18 in our full-sized professional theatre; a new music department equipped with recording studio; contemporary INSPIRED Sixth Form; seven modern laboratories that support the three separate sciences; a 20m swimming pool; 7 hard courts for tennis and netball, a floodlit astroturf, sports pitches, and fully equipped sports hall.
The extensive co-curricular provision is the cornerstone of the education ethos with over 100 clubs, activities and societies every week.
Prep pupils are wholeheartedly empowered to exceed their potential through a ground-breaking curriculum, Senior students develop 21st century skills first through an extensive holistic curriculum and in our INSPIRED Sixth Form, currently the highest achieving Sixth Form in Lancashire, students culminate their journey with incomparable 1:1 support, leadership, networking and entrepreneurial experiences.
Westholme is more than a school and if you’d like to join a highly energised and innovative team, we would love to hear from you!
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