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Dwight School is seeking new Admissions Associates to present its Dwight Global online school offer to partnership markets and families within the UK and Europe.

Dwight Global, the online school within the worldwide Dwight family of international, independent schools, is seeking dynamic, ambitious and flexible Admissions representatives to support with the marketing and promotion of its world-class online schooling, which offers IB programmes to learners around the world.

The role is available on a fully remote basis, or on a hybrid basis from our North London campus if preferred.

Some travel across Europe is required for this role, along with occasional travel to the US.

This is a role that will suit someone with a can-do attitude, and a love for building new partnerships through business development and outreach activity. Previous experience with marketing, business development, outreach and partnership building is an advantage, as is an understanding of the international education market. Successful candidates will enjoy networking, building international relationships and can thrive in an events environment.

We want to hear from you if :

• You have experience with admissions, marketing or business development
• You embody collaboration, with an enthusiasm for working alongside colleagues
• You have a growth mindset and value innovation as a route to improvement and growth
• You are a strong communicator, who is unafraid to take risks

In return we can offer:

• A supportive, collaborative and happy work environment, where we are happy to innovate, take on new ideas and invest in team wellbeing
• Excellent training and opportunities for professional growth
• A staff rewards package, including incentives and recognition platform
• A school environment that is warm, welcoming and open-minded where friendly, respectful relationships flourish
• All the advantages of an inclusive, diverse and welcoming international community.
• An exciting and innovative family of schools located in New York, London, Shanghai, Dubai and Seoul with many opportunities to collaborate with these schools

How to Apply:

Please review our Applicant Info pack before applying, to ensure you meet the required criteria.

Please apply via the link here: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/admissions-associate-for-dwight-school-leading-online-international-school-remote-london-or-remote-within-the-uk-1825637

Applications should be made via the TES application form, including a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the job description and person specification. We will not consider applications made outside of this portal.

Important Info:

Please note that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you have been barred from working with children.

Dwight School London is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

If you are shortlisted for this post, you will be asked to complete a declaration at interview giving you the opportunity to declare any information relevant to your suitability for working with children and young people.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2021 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Dwight School London aims to be a fair employer and is committed to equal opportunities. The School does not discriminate against employees on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, disability or age.

The School will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants.

Job Description:

The purpose of this job description is to identify generic and specific individual responsibilities in order for the team member to participate at Dwight School London in a full and effective way.

This job description takes into account the contract agreed between Dwight School London and the post holder. It relates to the professional and representative role that the job holder has within Dwight School London.

It will be reviewed at the beginning of each academic year or sooner if necessary.

The job description will be referred to by the job holder and the team leader during the Performance Management process.

2. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Tournament Representation

• Prepare and execute a schedule of tennis tournaments to attend in person, keeping in mind the importance of tournament, expenses of travel and hotel
• Maintain Dwight Global marketing materials and merchandise
• Connect with the tournament director and arrange to set up a booth, bring marketing materials, etc.
• While at the tournament, represent Dwight Global to prospective families; aim to connect authentically with as many families as possible
• Collect “leads” of students/families, coaches, and academies; after the tournament, follow up by email
• Embody and champion passion for online education for tennis players
• Tout benefits of Dwight Global for tennis players, including perks like the new traveling tennis team
• Promptly submit travel expense logs

Partnerships

• Identify sports academies in the U.K. and Europe
• Develop a plan for marketing to academies
• Reach out to prospective partners via cold calls and email campaigns
• Solidify partnerships with key tennis academies
• Maintain relationships with existing Dwight Global partners in Europe
• Research new avenues and outlets for partnerships
• Reach out to prospective partners via cold calls and email campaigns
• Solidify partnerships with key ballet and tennis academies
• Maintain relationships with DG partners
• Build relationships with educational consultants
• Build email list

Admissions and Recruitment

• Reach out to leads
• Respond to admissions inquiries promptly (ideally within a few hours; never more than 24 hours)
• Schedule interviews, admission consultations, virtual open houses
• Upload applicant documents to Ravenna
• Processing of all applications via Ravenna
• Respond to prospective applicant inquiries
• Conduct daily interviews with prospective students
• Conduct daily admission consultations with prospective students and their parents
• Answer and return any calls that come to the Dwight Global phone line
• Uphold admissions process and procedures, such as sending internal assessments to applicants who did not take ISEE/SSAT
• Support the Director of Admissions, as needed

Dwight Global Events

• Schedule, host, coordinate, and oversee virtual open houses during the European time zones
• Collaborate with Director of Admissions to maintain fidelity to messaging and branding
• Host and participate in occasional recruiting events at Dwight School London

Other

• Attend regular Zoom meetings with Dwight Global team
• Liaise with Dwight School London marketing and admissions teams as required

3. WHOLE SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES

• All staff at Dwight School London share responsibility for the welfare and safeguarding of students, which requires all staff members to complete regular training in safeguarding and to stay up to date
• Represent the school’s values within the day-to-day nature of your role
• To attend and contribute to department and staff meetings as required
• Any other duties as reasonably directed by the Head of School

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £37,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Admissions, Marketing or Business Development: 1 year (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Application deadline: 23/04/2023