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St Edward's School

Cheltenham

£30,000 - £35,000 per year
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Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Start date: Immediate start available

Apply by: 31 October 2024

Job overview

Are you a dynamic individual with outstanding customer service skills and a passion for education? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are seeking a Group Admissions Manager to oversee the admissions process across all 19 of our schools. In this key role, you’ll bring experience, initiative, and drive to ensure the seamless operation of our admissions processes, helping families make the best educational choice for their children.
About Alpha Schools
Founded in 2003, Alpha Schools has successfully grown to be one of the largest operators of independent schools in the UK. We operate 19 schools, catering for students ranging from infants as young as 4 months old to young adults aged 18 years old.
About the Position
Contract type: Full-time, permanent
Working pattern: Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 5:30pm, Friday 8:30am – 4pm
Salary: £30,000 to £45,000 (dependent on experience)
Start date: Immediate start available
Location: You will be based at one of our schools in Cheltenham, including Ashley Manor Preparatory School or St Edward's School.

As the Group Admissions Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Overseeing the admissions process for all schools in the group, from handling phone calls and scheduling tours, to guiding families through their journey from enquiry to enrolment.
  • Leading the day-to-day operations of each school’s pupil recruitment strategy, maximising new pupil conversions and increasing existing pupil retention at all entry levels.
  • Ensuring all schools deliver an exceptional customer journey.
  • Acting as a key brand ambassador for the schools, understanding the local market, and the schools’ value proposition, and appreciating the needs of parents and pupils.
  • Delivering regular training to the schools to ensure a professional delivery of service.

We are looking for someone who has:

  • Experience as a successful Registrar/Admissions Officer within the independent education industry (desirable but not essential).
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, plus one year’s experience in an educational setting (Candidates without a bachelor's degree but with equivalent professional experience are encouraged to apply).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good organisational skills and drive to meet tight deadlines.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point and database skills.
  • A full UK Driving Licence.

Why Choose Us?

At Alpha Schools, we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone flourishes. In addition to being part of an exceptional team, here is what to expect:

  • Wellness Programme
  • Life assurance package, which is three times your annual salary
  • Discounted tuition fees for your children at any Alpha School
  • On-Site Parking
  • 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) with 1 extra day of holiday per year of service up to 33 days
  • Company Events
  • Work with a network of leading schools and passionate educators
Join us at Alpha Schools and embark on a transformative journey that will unlock endless possibilities for personal and professional growth.
Alpha Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, with costs covered by the company.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

About St Edward's School

St Edward's School
Cirencester Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL53 8EY

United Kingdom

+44 1242 388555
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St Edward’s School is an exceptional independent school for children aged 11 to 18 years old in Cheltenham. With an individualised approach to learning, strong academic results, outstanding facilities, and a wide and varied extra-curricular programme.

Our school delivers a perfectly balanced education tailored to every child.

We have high expectations of all members of our School community. In
Lower School
, Upper
School
, and
Sixth Form

, excellent teaching and pastoral care in our nurturing and encouraging environment allows our pupils to flourish. Our small class sizes mean that our teachers really know pupils as individuals and can provide tailored support to maximise

achievement
  • Our school motto means to strive for the best and that is exactly what we want for all our students.
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