Head of Admissions

at  GDST

HEAD OF ADMISSIONS

Required from: October 2024
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £47,547 - £56,000 depending on qualifications and experience
We are seeking a Head of Admissions to lead on the admissions process at Blackheath High School GDST across all entry points, taking responsibility for the delivery of an outstanding admissions experience. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the admissions process at one of the UK¿s leading girls¿ independent schools, providing professional and inspiring leadership for the entire customer journey across the Junior and Senior schools, from initial enquiry through to registration and enrolment.
The successful applicant will join our friendly, creative and high performing Marketing & Admissions Department and will be responsible for ensuring a professional, friendly experience for prospective parents and pupils as they join us. You will be the face of Blackheath High School for prospective families, and make the admissions process as seamless as possible.

¿ Overseeing and directing all aspects of Admissions, administering families from enquiry through to enrolment
¿ Managing the whole school admissions process to ensure that all enquirers and applicants receive a warm, welcoming and positive impression of the school at every touch point
¿ Strategic planning with key senior figures at the school to attract high-quality applicants across all entry points
¿ Devising events to celebrate and demonstrate the unique educational offer at Blackheath High School
¿ Developing a deep knowledge of the positive and unique features of the school so that these can be communicated during the admissions journey
¿ Getting to know each applicant and their family well so that the Head can be well advised in making offers. Giving inspirational and informative tours to prospective families
¿ Maintaining, developing and implementing admissions processes and communication
¿ Agreeing an events plan for the year with the Director of Marketing and Development
¿ Organising and leading on high quality admissions events
¿ Playing a leading role in ensuring we attract the strongest applicants for both our Senior and Junior schools
¿ Lead the Admissions Team comprising of the Junior Admissions Officer and Admissions Assistant
¿ Building and maintaining excellent relationships with local feeder schools and other partners in our community, including within the GDST network
Working closely with the Director of Marketing & Development and the Head, you will contribute to ensuring that Blackheath High School continues to develop its reputation for educational excellence. You will need to be an enthusiastic, approachable and welcoming team player, with excellent interpersonal and administrative skills and the ability to work to deadlines with a proactive approach to planning and prioritising your work.
Similar experience of working in a marketing or admissions department with a proven record in reaching targets in a service driven environment is desirable. Experience of managing a database and using digital and social media is equally important.