Admissions Administrator; Maternity Cover

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 126 premium private schools in 28 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

Reddam House Durbanville offers a co-educational, non-denominational, premier, private school environment recognizing, nurturing and developing the individuality of each student placed in our care and encouraging students to maximize their potential. Our school offers a dual curriculum, offering both Cambridge Assessment International and IEB education. Reddam House Durbanville offers a holistic, innovative educational experience, encouraging students to realize their unique gifts, talents and abilities in pursuit of academic excellence.

We offer a premium education from 18 months to 19 years old, in the A Level post matric programme. Ideally located in Durbanville, Reddam House Durbanville seamlessly blends Boarding and Day schooling and takes pride in a bespoke learning approach, safeguarding and dedicated pastoral care.

We provide premium education from 1 – 2 years old to A Levels as a post-matric option, to families living in the leafy suburbs of Durbanville, Vredekloof, Welgedacht, Plattekloof, Blouberg, Tableview, West Beach, Melkbos, Kanonberg & Welgemoed.

Reporting to the Head of School with a strong reporting line to the Regional Director of Marketing, the Admissions Officer will liaise with prospective parents from both South Africa and overseas, ensuring a smooth transition to the Reddam Group. Therefore, this position calls for a high level of relevant experience in customer care, and an understanding of the independent education sector.

Excellent communication and people skills are essential, as well as the capability to interact with students. The ability to maintain accurate records and be highly organised is essential. High levels of computer literacy and excellent administration skills are also required.

• Provide high level customer service via email, telephone, and face to face communications with prospective parents, agents, students, feeder schools and Reddam’s wider network.
• Ensure prospective students and parents are guided and encouraged through the admissions process in a professional, helpful and efficient way so increasing conversion rates and ensuring an increasing number of strong candidates for Reddam.
• Assist the Head of Admissions in planning, organising and delivering successful admissions events including open mornings, entrance assessments, experience days, exhibitions and alumni gatherings, under the auspices of the Head.
• Manage the Admissions Department diary and organise visits of prospective parents, students and agents.
• Liaise with members of academic staff to organise meetings with prospective parents as required.
• Accompany visitors to specific areas of Reddam to ensure the smooth running of visits and give tours of the school when requested. This needs to be decided in consultation with the Head of School and tours to be conducted by designated staff or the Head of School.
• Ensure prospective parents, students and feeder schools are informed of entry and interview dates in a…