Admissions Officer

Full time / All Year Round

Applications should be marked ‘Private and Confidential’

**Job Description**:
Post Title Admissions Officer

Reporting to Head of Admissions

Queen Anne’s is one of the country’s leading independent boarding and day school for girls aged

11 to 18 years.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to

undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers

and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Queen Anne’s School is an equal opportunities

employer.

About Queen Anne’s School

Queen Anne’s is an inspirational day and boarding school for girls aged 11-18 set in 35 acres in

the heart of Berkshire with easy access to London. Founded in 1894, the school is steeped in

history and tradition and is known for its pioneering education that prepares girls for the challenges

of the modern world. The school is part of the United Westminster Grey Coat Foundation that was

founded in 1699 in Westminster as the Grey Coat Hospital.

From the Sixth Form centre that could be mistaken for Google offices, to the careful support of the

wellbeing programme, this girls’ day and boarding school is breaking down barriers and

revolutionising the way that teenagers are taught, deploying the latest educational neuroscience

research. Every girl is inspired to explore and enjoy her individuality, free from gender-stereotypes,

in a safe environment that champions excellence and deep creativity.

A three-time recipient of the prestigious Microsoft Showcase Schools Award for its extensive

digital teaching and learning, Queen Anne’s is also known for its exceptional ‘value added’ with

students achieving on average 1.5 grades better than expected at GCSE.

Offline, and the school is known for its performing and creative arts offering. It boasts a state-of
- the-art music centre; outstanding art, design, animation, and ceramics provision; plus, a 250-seat

theatre and a thriving dance department.

Admissions

The Admissions Department’s function is to attract pupils to Queen Anne’s and to respond to

enquiries from parents who may wish to consider enrolling their daughter at the school. Entry to

Queen Anne’s is available at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form and in other year groups if places are

available. The Head of Admissions and her team looks after parents and girls from the first point

of contact to their attendance at Open Mornings, taking the Entrance Examination and Scholarship

Assessments, New Girls’ Day, Fun Days, Taster Days and Boarder Taster Weekends.

At Queen Anne’s School, we seek to assess each girl on an individual basis.

**Scholarships and Bursaries**

Queen Anne’s School offers Scholarships for entry at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form based upon merit

to encourage the promotion of excellence across all aspects of the school’s life.

The School offers Bursary assistance to parents of girls entering the School where prospective

parents would otherwise not be able to send their daughters to Queen Anne’s. Uniform grants are

also available for parents of girls entering the School. Our aim in offering this assistance is to

increase access to independent education. The School may also offer financial support to parents

for Bursaries are considered on the basis of individual circumstances and are means-tested

The Role

This is an exciting time in the school’s development. Pupil numbers are very buoyant and the

Officer will bring experience, knowledge and initiative and s/he will play a key role in assisting the

School’s further development objectives along with the Admissions team.

The Admissions Officer is responsible for ensuring that admissions processes into Queen Anne’s

at all ages are administered efficiently, with due regard to legal process. The Admissions Officer

throughout the year. The Admissions Officer will play a key part in assisting the Head of

Admissions with the planning, preparation and execution of key admissions-related public events,

such as Open Mornings, Taster Days and New Girls’ Day. The Admissions Officer will provide

regular weekly updates to the Head of Admissions on all aspects as listed above.

The expectation is that the Admissions Officer will be able to handle multiple responsibilities and

ensure that systems and process meet the strategic goals of the Headmistress and Head of

Admissions.

The Admissions Officer is expected to have a whole school approach and ensure that s/he

understands the importance of school events in relation to termly activities. S/he will also be

expected to attend whole school events to gain a thorough understanding of the academic and

pastoral experiences that girls can expect when coming to Queen Anne’s.

Working hours will be from 9.00-5.00 with half an hour lunch.

ongoing reviews will b