Role responsibilities

Strategy - Strategic responsibility for the recruitment of high-quality pupils to King’s within guidelines set by Governors, the Head and the Director of External Strategy to deliver the appropriate day/boarding mix, co -educational mix and national/international ratios. To produce, alongside other staff, a strategic plan for the Admissions department for a three-year period.

Leadership - To lead a team focused on recruiting the most capable and high-quality pupils, at all points of entry to the School. Provide leadership and direction for your Deputy and Admissions Office staff to ensure that enquiries, visits and registrations are administered, reported on, followed up efficiently, regularly and accurately.

Feeder Schools - Establish a proactive programme of Prep School contacts and events. Build strong relationships with relevant feeder schools through regular personal contact, visits, correspondence and events. Coordinate the various staff members who are assigned to help you with these visits.

Prospective pupils - Be a key point of contact for serious prospective families wishing to enquire or spend time with a senior member of staff during a visit. Oversee the process from initial enquiry to eventual arrival in the School, for the best candidates. Ensure we offer a first-class service at all stages of their journey. Plan and review all Open Days and interview days, ensuring that all safeguarding protocols are adhered to. Engage professionally, in an inspiring and convincing manner, with prospective families. Develop good interview practice amongst a team of staff and be a key interviewer at 11+, 13+, 14+ and Sixth Form. Be able to talk knowledgeably and accurately about all aspects of school life. Ensure tour guides are of high quality and well-chosen for each family. Be alert to departures of existing pupils and requests to transfer between day/ boarding.

Scholarships – Spearhead and organise the 13+ and 6b Scholarships for Dance, Drama, Art, Design and Technology, Sports and Academic. Work closely with the Head and relevant staff on assessments and offers.

Stakeholders - Maintain close relationships with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Common Room and Support Staff. Work closely with the Housemasters and Housemistresses and members of the SLT to ensure that all places in the School are filled with quality pupils. Ensure, through good liaison with other staff, that there is ongoing and forward-looking planning of spaces to inform recruitment.

International - Work closely with the International College, with oversight of their numbers and Admissions function. Grow and diversify the School’s networks internationally. Be willing to travel abroad to represent the School, quite possibly in school holiday time.

Junior King’s - Work closely with the Junior School, with oversight of their numbers and Admissions function. Maintain close links and direct involvement in marketing and admissions practice through weekly meetings and joint ventures at shows, in London and overseas, if necessary.

Compliance and onboarding - Work closely with Admissions teams across the three Schools to oversee the assessment process of prospective pupils and their onboarding experience.

Database oversight - Oversee an accurate and up-todate iSAMS database. Analyse and use the data to inform decisions on marketing and recruitment. Continue to develop and improve the online database systems to ensure continuing efficiency. Be systemsliterate in terms of monitoring performance.

The Person

Experience required

• Educated to degree level

• Experience of recruitment and admissions at a senior level

• Understanding of the independent education sector

• Knowledge of both the UK domestic market and the international market

• Experience of leading and developing a team

• Proficient ICT capability and numeracy skills, preferably a knowledge of iSAMS

• Ideally, knowledge of HMC Admissions guidelines

Skills and Personal Qualities

• A visionary and strategic leader able to bring about change

• Outgoing, warm, confident and positive with the ability to enthuse and inspire

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels

• A willingness to gain, quickly, an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the School

• A team player, maintaining close and harmonious relations with work colleagues at all levels

• Strong organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail

• Integrity and discretion, able to handle sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and appropriate confidentiality

• Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people

Terms ofAppointment

It is anticipated that the Director of Admissions will start in September 2023, ideally with a handover in the summer term, if possible. This is a full-time position, with 30 days holiday leave. During term time, the Director of Admissions will need to be available for Open Mornings on Saturdays.

Package and benefits include:

Salary - Competitive, a full-time position (52 weeks)

Holiday - 30 days holiday

Pension - The School will contribute up to a maximum of 10% of salary (with an employee contribution of 7.5%)

Health Insurance - King’s Private Healthcare Scheme. Please note this is a noncontractual benefit, currently administered by Aviva Gym - Personal Gold Membership of our School Recreation Centre

Relocation costs - if applicable

Lunch - staff enjoy lunch together in our school dining rooms