The successful candidate will ideally have experience within the independent schools’ sector in an admissions role. They will be expected to build and maintain excellent working relationships with all stakeholders, both internal and external, including prospective parents and feeder schools.

The Registrar will have overall responsibility for all aspects of admissions work ensuring that the School meets its objectives in terms of the number and the calibre of new students at the entry points. The Registrar will be comfortable with interactions with parents, feeder school heads and professional representatives.

Education & knowledge

• Strong A levels or equivalent

• Educated to degree level- desirable

• Understanding of the independent education sector

• Knowledge of the data protection, GDPR and freedom of information legislation

• Fully conversant with Microsoft Office packages, especially Word and Excel.

• An understanding of the principles of outstanding customer service, sales and marketing

Experience

• Experience and appreciation of principles and practices of school admission functions

• Experience as a School Registrar

• Experience in working in independent education

• Experience of boarding education at senior school level - desirable

• Experienced in the use of iSAMS- desirable

Skills and aptitudes

• Presentable, warm and confident

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise conflicting demands

• Willing to show initiative and take responsibility

• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Flexible, reliable and committed approach to the role with a ‘can do’ attitude

• Proven ability to work on own initiative to develop processes and best practice

• Excellent time management skills

• Outstanding team working skills by forming strong and effective working relationships across the School

• Ability to understand and interpret data in spreadsheets and reports to provide accurate and useful forecasts and management information

• A proactive approach to work; have personal integrity and the drive to do what is best for the pupils and the school

• An effective problem solver

•Demonstrate discretion and tact

• Ability to stay calm under pressure

• Sensitivity and diplomacy to deal appropriately with confidential information with regard to children and families