Admissions Administrator Taunton, England
Job description
King’s College and King’s Hall School is a thriving, co-educational, independent boarding and day school for children from two to 18 years. Located on two sites, both schools provide inspired teaching, superb facilities, and our nurturing of individual potential combine to create an environment in which young people achieve great things.
We have an exciting opportunity for an adaptable and proactive Admissions Administrator to work with the Director of Admissions & Marketing to ensure delivery of a first-class applicant experience.
The Admissions Administrator is a key member of the school’s Admissions and Marketing and team and provides a vital function, being the initial point of contact for each individual or family.
Through managing the Schools database, the Admissions Administrator will be responsible for the creation of regular reports for Senior Management. The role will additionally hold accountability for Tier 4 Visa applications and support to international pupils.
The successful applicant will support the smooth running of the Admissions and Marketing Offices as well as providing administrative support, managing diaries, arranging meetings and appointments, taking minutes. and communicating with prospective parents/guardians/agents.
The candidate will need a range of essential skills and experience, including:
- A high level of administrative and organisational competency.
- An excellent telephone and personal manner, be of smart personal appearance and an efficient operator who is a team player and works well under pressure.
- Demonstrable IT skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
- Excellent interpersonal skills: warm and personable with an ability to communicate confidently and effectively with a wide range of people.
- Self-motivated: with a strong personal work ethic to work independently, to manage and plan, multi-task and prioritise own workload and be part of a hard-working team.
- High standards of presentation, both verbal and written to reflect the nature of the school.
Desirable, but not essential skills are:
- Knowledge of the independent education sector.
For an application pack, please contact the HR Department on 01823 328105/328231.
Closing Date: Wednesday 1 March 2023.
Applicants will be reviewed upon receipt and shortlisted on Friday 3 March 2023.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 7 or Wednesday 8 March 2023. Successful applicants should allow half a day for interview process.
King’s Hall School and King’s College are Woodard Schools. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safe welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The above post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Administrative: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 01/03/2023
