Senior Admissions Registrar

The School

Founded in, St Christopher School is an independent day and boarding school for girls and boys aged
- We have pupils and teaching and support staff. We have no school uniform and everyone is called
by their first name. We have no religious affiliation and welcome students and staff of all faiths and none.

Our Ethos

We treat our young people as individuals and aim for them to develop competence and resourcefulness,
social conscience and moral courage, the capacity for friendship and a true zest for life.

Overview:
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Admissions Registrar to work under the direction of the
Director of Marketing & Admissions, alongside the Admissions Registrar (Junior School) and other members
of the department.

The key focus of this role is to work with the Director of Marketing and Admissions to implement the
strategy for the attraction, recruitment and retention of students across the Senior School and Sixth Form,
supporting the growth of the student roll.

The Senior Admissions Registrar is responsible for leading the recruitment and admissions process in the
Senior School and Sixth Form, from initial enquiry, organisation of admissions events and the assessment
process all the way through to admission, supporting induction and retention activities.

They provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders including prospective pupils, parents and agents,
and will also foster effective and positive relationships across St Chris and with our feeder schools.

While taking the lead for Senior School and Sixth Form admissions, the Senior Admissions Registrar will also
contribute to the work of the department as a whole, have a thorough understanding of all areas of life in the
Junior and Senior Schools and play a key role in contributing to a positive and consistent school image.

The Senior Admissions Registrar is responsible for providing regular admissions figures for the whole school
(Nursery to Sixth Form) to the Director of Marketing and Admissions, contributing to regular reviews and
analysis of internal and external admissions trends and ensuring they act with due regard to legal process.

Main Responsibilities:
The following is an indication of the tasks within the role, though it is not exhaustive:
Develop and deliver the admissions objectives as part of the wider marketing and admissions
strategy, to ensure the School’s recruitment targets are met, attracting outstanding students across
all year groups.

Provide input to the overall marketing and admissions strategy as required. Keep informed of
admissions trends and developments across the sector.

Regularly forecast and report on key admissions figures for the whole school, revising strategies and
tactical plans in conjunction with the Director of Marketing and Admissions.

Together with the Admissions Registrar (Junior School) track, manage, analyse and report on
elements of the admissions process including enquiries, visits, registrations, assessments, new
joiners and premature leavers. Compile statistical reports for the whole school as required by the
Director of Marketing and Admissions.

Manage the admissions system (Open Apply), and take the lead in reviewing its use, ensuring the
department is using it to its full potential, making recommendations to the Director of Marketing
and Admissions.

Manage bursary communications for prospective families across the whole school, and provide
admissions information to the Bursary Committee.

Ensure that the School’s admissions data management is compliant with GDPR and ISI.
Carry out an annual review of the Admissions Policy and the Parent Contract in relation to

Admissions in co-ordination with the Director of Marketing and Admissions.
Carry out regular competitor research and report back to the Director of Marketing and Admissions
Develop positive working relationships with departments and colleagues across the School.

Management of the Admissions Process for the Senior School and Sixth Form

Manage and maintain a highly efficient and effective admissions process, with a focus on bespoke
customer service and tactical recruitment for all year groups in the Senior School and Sixth Form.

Be the primary point of contact for all matters relating to admission, overseeing all enquiries, tours,
visits, interviews and meetings with senior staff.

Ensure that all correspondence, communications, and meetings with prospective parents and
students reflect the high-quality of the School’s educational provision and its core interest in the
individual.

Manage and train student tour guides to ensure prospective families receive an excellent school
tour.

Oversee the entrance assessments for prospective students and ensure that these are carried out
effectively, working with Heads of School, Heads of Department, and the Lead SEN Training Co
- ordinator to ensure a whole-child approach to admissions.

Ensure all relevant documentation for applicants is gathere