Head of Admissions

**Salary**:
Competitive

**Job type**:
Full Time, Permanent

**Start date**:
ASAP

28 February 2025

**Job overview**:
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

**ROLE SUMMARY**:
Wetherby School is a thriving and highly successful non-selective, independent school in Notting Hill for boys aged 4 to 8. The school is heavily oversubscribed and extremely successful in securing pupils’ entry into the preparatory school of their choice.

Wetherby provides an environment that promotes educational excellence and tradition through a forward-thinking, holistic curriculum, which meets the needs of individual pupils. With our individualised learning strategies, each boy learns to challenge himself, pursue high standards, and seek accomplishment in all he does so that his talents shine through.

Wetherby School are now seeking a Head of Admissions to play a key role in guiding families through the admissions journey, from initial inquiry to enrolment and beyond.

As the first point of contact for prospective parents, the Head of Admissions will provide a warm, professional, and seamless experience, ensuring each family feels informed and supported throughout the process. They will oversee all aspects of admissions, working closely with the Headmaster’s PA and School Administrator to ensure the smooth operation of the school office. In addition to admissions, the role includes some general administrative duties, contributing to the efficient day-to-day running of the school.

If you are an organised, personable, and detail-oriented professional with a passion for education, we would love to hear from you.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Manage all registration requests for the school
- Organise and attend Reception welcome evenings and other events for prospective and current parents
- Prepare, update and send out parent information packs for prospective parents
- Track admissions’ statistics and send monthly data to Head Office
- Liaise closely with the Headmaster and the staff and keep the diary up to date and everyone informed of visits and enquiries
- Oversee the use of social media to engage prospective parents
- Perform other office administrator duties from time to time including: Help administer First Aid, manage visitors book, recording pupil absences, assist with billing and other general finance admin support.

**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE**:

- Experience of working in a school setting, preferably in admissions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work in a busy environment with adults and children alike
- Ability to prioritise their work-load and manage ever-changing priorities
- Good knowledge and understanding of iSAMS and office software packages would be desirable
- Strong relationship building skills, particularly with parents and clients
- A willingness to participate in school events

**SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT**:
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

**About**Wetherby School**:
**Wetherby School**
- 11 Pembridge Square, London
- W2 4ED
- United Kingdom

+44 20 77279581

Wetherby School is based in Kensington and Chelsea, London. The independent pre-preparatory school admits boys aged 4-8. There are currently around 360 boys enrolled in the school, which occupies a listed townhouse.

In 2002, the school became part of the Alpha Plus Group. It was founded in 1951 and moved to its current location in 1971.

**Headmaster**

Paul David

**Vision and values**

Wetherby School provides a stimulating curriculum that gives boys a good educational grounding. Pupils are treated as individuals and are encouraged to reach their academic and personal potential.

The school offers high standards of learning and prepares students for education and life after pre-preparatory school. The c