Marketing and Assistant Admissions Officer

MARKETING AND ASSISTANT ADMISSIONS OFFICER

Required February 2026 (or sooner)

Permanent, 40 hours per week, term time only plus 15 days

The position

Saint Nicholas School is seeking a talented Marketing and Assistant Admissions Officer on a permanent contract for a February (or sooner) start. Reporting to the Headmaster and Bursar, the post holder will be an excellent communicator, responsible for the development and promotion of Saint Nicholas School's brand across a mix of marketing channels, including overseeing the roll out of the school's new website, and will play a key role in the organisation of marketing events such as open days. The Marketing and Assistant Admissions Officer will work alongside the Admissions Officer to plan, deliver, and review PR and marketing plans to promote and grow the school to prospective parents, as well as communicating effectively with existing parents, showcasing pupils' achievements and activities at the school. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to devise and lead an innovative marketing strategy and have the opportunity to work in an ambitious and high-performing school, where pupils are at the heart of everything we do.

The successful applicant

The successful candidate will have previous experience and a successful track record within communications, marketing or PR. They will possess creative flair in creating or commissioning photography, videography, or design work. We also value personal skills and attributes including excellent communications and organisational skills, self-motivation, and attention to detail. Excellent IT skills and a high level of consistency, accuracy and integrity are pre-requisites, as is a strong understanding of using social media to boost pupil numbers. The successful applicant will have a solid understanding of marketing and communications, especially digital channels, including Instagram and TikTok and be keen to deepen knowledge and develop further within the role.

This role requires a proactive, analytical, and highly organised professional who can design and execute marketing strategy focused on cost-effectiveness, measurable impact, and strong return on investment (ROI).

The successful candidate will play a central role in optimising the admissions conversion journey, strengthening the school's brand presence, and ensuring consistent, high-quality communications both internally and externally. As part of the Admissions team, you will help tie together marketing and sales processes to drive enrolment growth.

The role is permanent, term time only plus 15 days, 40 hours per week 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

Actual salary for the position is 
£30,437
 which represents Point NA31 on the Saint Nicholas Support Staff pay scale (FTE £36,340)

The successful candidate must be available each year for five Saturdays, for open mornings, Speech Day, and other school events as required, as well as some evening events and August GCSE results day (dates agreed in advance).

We offer a wide range of benefits to school staff including training and development opportunities, up to 50% fee reduction for children of staff (after completing one year), contributory pension, occupational health scheme, great career opportunities and free lunches (during term time).

Closing date for applications – Monday 8th December 2025

Interviews to be held on Thursday 11th December 2025

Please find the full job description on our website, and
please note that all applications must be made on our official application form
, which can be downloaded from the school's vacancies page:

Please return your completed application to:
 Hannah Draper, HR Manager at

School's history & background

Saint Nicholas School was founded in 1939 with a total roll of 7 pupils. By 1977, the pupil roll had increased to 140 and at this time the school moved from its modest premises in Mill Street, Churchgate Street, to the current location at Hillingdon House. Today, Saint Nicholas is a thriving independent coeducational day school catering for approximately 500 pupils aged from 2 ½ to 16, with a fabulous nursery for babies from 3 months of age.

The school is situated in delightful gardens and grounds which extend to more than 14 acres. Pupils in the nursery, pre-school, lower, middle and upper school are each housed in their own area, within close proximity of each other, enabling good access to shared facilities. The School is very well equipped with specialist classrooms, science laboratories, technology areas, ICT rooms, and libraries. Sports facilities include extensive playing fields, tennis courts, a heated swimming pool, a sports hall and state-of-the-art theatre.

The school is located close to London and Cambridge with direct train access to both, as well as being a short drive from Stansted Airport and the London Underground via Epping. You can find more about the school by visiting our website

SAFEGUARDING

Saint Nicholas School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and other vulnerable groups and expects all staff, parents and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff and volunteers, where appropriate, will be required to complete our safer recruitment checks including qualifications; references; enhanced DBS and barred list; proof of identity; right to work in the UK; online checks and overseas, EEA and prohibition checks. New employees will be required to submit a Staff Self Declaration form (referring to disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 as amended in 2018).

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

Saint Nicholas School aims to employ staff who are best qualified for the post and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, disability or age.

As a result of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, employers now have to verify that new recruits who are not British nationals are eligible to work in this country. Therefore, any applicant who is offered an interview will be asked to provide official documentation to verify their ID, address and right to work in the UK. It is also normal practice for the School to ask for original qualifications and professional membership documents to be presented as detailed on the application form.