Head of Admissions

About the Role

St Peter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by always complying with the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Procedures. The successful applicant will be required to undergo statutory pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Job Title: Head of Admissions

Reports to: The Head Master

Hours of work: 37.5 hours/week (52 weeks). There is some flexibility in hours but they are generally expected to be Monday to Friday 09:00 17:00, but some weekend and evening work will be required.

1.
Strategic Leadership:

Create an admissions strategy which effectively differentiates St Peter’s from its competitors

Implement the strategy in consultation with the Head Master, Head of the Senior School, Head of the Junior School and Chief Operating Officer

Develop and communicate an action plan to support the strategy

2.
Team Leadership:

Lead and motivate a team of admissions professionals ensuring high standards of professionalism and customer service

Employ efficient working practices to increase quality, service and productivity

Develop initiative and technical skills in the admissions team

Assess resources and ensure effective departmental planning

Manage performance

3.
Pupil Recruitment:

In partnership with the Marketing Department, ensure the School recruits its optimum number of pupils (both day and boarding) and increases the number, calibre and diversity of candidates applying to the School

Ensure communication with prospective parents and pupils is optimised and aligned with brand guidelines

Ensure prospective parents visits, visiting days, test and interview days and taster days run smoothly and are managed effectively and efficiently

Manage applications, entrance assessments and interviews efficiently and fairly

Work with the Head of the Junior School and Head of the Senior School on the decision making process and nurture families through to acceptance of places and induction processes leading up to their first full day at St Peter’s

4.
Relationship Management and Customer Service:

Act as the main point of contact for prospective parents and pupils

Engage with current parents to support word-of-mouth referrals and retention

Maintain excellent relationships with all colleagues, particularly those closest to the admissions process

5.
Data Management and Analysis:

Ensure the Admissions team accurately collect and input all admissions data in the School’s MIS systems

Follow process and procedural guidelines to ensure data is captured throughout all points of the admission process

Provide regular reports and analysis on pupil recruitment

Use data to inform the admission strategy and market development

Monitor conversion rates from enquiry to acceptance, identifying areas for improvement

6.
Feeder Schools and Outreach:

Maintain excellent relationships with feeder schools, their leaders and influencers

Ensure the feeder school outreach programme is varied, innovative and effective

Support colleagues in the delivery of departmental events

Ensure the School is represented well at ‘future schools’ exhibitions

Maintain and develop excellent relationships with Agents and Educational Consultants supplying boarding pupils, ensuring they are provided with the information and resources they need to represent the School

Review and evaluate the effectiveness of each relationship

Evaluate the effectiveness of the outreach programme

7.
Alumni:

Work with the Alumni Department Develop and maintain strong relationships with Old Peterites to drive recruitment and retention of pupils

8.
Financial Management:

Manage the admissions budget effectively, ensuring…