Head of Admissions

apartmentWellington SchoolWellington, Somerset placeWellington (Somerset) calendar_month24/09/2024

Wellington School

Wellington, Somerset

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Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Apply by: 4 October 2024

Job overview

Following the change in role of an existing team member, the school is looking to recruit a new Head of Admissions to commence as soon as practicable. This established role will be responsible for the management of all aspects of admissions to Wellington School from both UK and international applicants.

Reporting to the Director of Development and working closely with the Leadership Team, the Head of Admissions plays an essential part in developing and sustaining the reputation and profile of Wellington School, across both the Prep and Senior School settings.

As a frequent point of first contact for current and prospective parents, the Head of Admissions will have excellent interpersonal skills and be an energetic and innovative self-starter. A desire to provide a first-class service when dealing with current and prospective parents, agents, clients and other stakeholders is vital.

The successful candidate will share the Head’s vision of raising Wellington’s profile both in the UK and abroad and will be comfortable with working to consistently high standards.

Experience in admissions and/or marketing is preferable. A service orientation, initiative, commercial acumen, strong work ethic and an ability to build outstanding relationships and work well in a team will be central to success. The Head of Admissions will work within a tight-knit team and regularly collaborate with the Marketing, Development, Finance, Operations and Boarding functions.

Everyone at Wellington is passionate about the success of the School and sharing this passion will be crucial.

As a key public face for Wellington School, the ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, proactive individual and an exceptional communicator. They will play a key role in co-ordinating the cyclical admissions process (particularly International Admissions), alongside shaping and developing innovative ideas and strategies for attracting new families to join the school.

This is a full time post. The nature and seniority of this position means that the Head of Admissions needs to be prepared to work such hours that are necessary. Travel (both nationally & internationally) and the ability to work some evenings and Saturdays will be required in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.

Successful applicants must be committed to safeguarding and will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child protection checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Closing Date – Friday 4th October 2024

Attached documents

Applicant Info Pack

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School prospectus

85MB

Map/location

Inspection report

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About Wellington School

Wellington School
South Street, Wellington
Somerset
TA21 8NT

United Kingdom

+44 1823 668800
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Wellington School is a Church of England denominational, co-educational, day and boarding school in Somerset. As of the most recent inspection, there were 900 pupils on the school roll. The school’s motto is the opening of Psalm 127; ‘If God Be Not With Us, Our Labour is in Vain’.
The Senior School teaches pupils between the ages of 11-18. The school also offers preparatory facilities from the ages of 3 onwards. Founded in 1837 as a boys school, Wellington has been fully independent and co-educational since 1978. The 35 acre site is a combination of traditional and more recent architecture.
The school operates in both a boarding and day capacity.
Headmaster
Alex Battison

Values and vision

Purpose: To ensure that our pupils leave school equipped with everything they need to thrive
Vision:

To provide a life-changing, pupil-centred, values-led education for engaged and ambitious young people who wish to contribute to the School and the wider community.

Mission: To honour our purpose and achieve our vision, we will

build outstanding relationships across our community
engender a mindset which sees pupils and staff pursuing excellence
cultivate a love of learning, in all its forms and settings
care for and support the wellbeing of pupils and staff
ensure that every pupil feels known, valued and understood
recruit and invest in outstanding staff
provide a 21st Century-relevant curricular and co-curricular offering
ensure that our physical environment is safe, uplifting and sustainable
strive to maintain an environment in which individuals receive the respect, acceptance and positive regard which is needed for maximum personal growth

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