Admissions Assistant - Part-time

The Duke of York's Royal Military School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-6918-139S
• Posted:27/05/2026
• Pay:DYR Band 5.18 – £26,263 (FTE) - £15,315 pro rata
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:08/06/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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The Duke of York’s Royal Military School is excited to appoint an enthusiastic and highly organised Admissions Assistant to join its thriving Admissions and Marketing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in welcoming and supporting prospective families on their journey to joining the School, while contributing to admissions events, enrolment processes, and the smooth day-to-day running of a busy department. With increasing demand from families wishing to join the School, this newly created position offers an exciting opportunity to become part of a fast-paced, growing team and contribute to an exceptional admissions experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Head of Admissions and Registrar, including diary management and confidential tasks.
• Act as a main contact for prospective families, responding to enquiries by phone, email, WhatsApp, and in person.
• Support families through the admissions process from first enquiry to enrolment, ensuring a positive experience.
• Maintain and update student databases and records accurately, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Help organise and support admissions and marketing events, such as open mornings and private tours.
• Coordinate communication and processes with internal teams (e.g., boarding, finance, academic, pastoral) for new and existing students.
• Assist with admissions reporting, student transition processes, scholarship applications, and provide team cover when needed.

Please refer to the full job description, provided with this advert, for further details on the complete role and responsibilities, or visit the School's website; https://www.doyrms.com/staff-vacancies 

Further Information

This role is Term Time plus 7 weeks, including August working to support Results Days and the summer admissions intake. The starting salary is DYR Band 5.18 – £26,263 FTE per annum (£15,315 pro rata). The position is 25 hours per week, worked across five days (5 hours per day), with occasional flexibility required to support evening, weekend, overnight, and off-site admissions and marketing events, including Open Mornings and Private Tours.

Application Process

Completed application packs should be emailed to: Recruitment@doyrms.com by Monday 8 June 2026.

Interviews will take place at The Duke of York’s Royal Military School and candidates will be contacted directly with interview dates and times if shortlisted.

Please note that the School reserves the right to close the application deadline earlier than stated, so we encourage candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Information about the school

Established in 1803 by His Royal Highness Frederick, Duke of York, The Duke of York's Royal Military School has a rich history rooted in educating the children of military personnel. Originally located in Chelsea, the School relocated to its current site in Dover, Kent, in 1909.

Today, the School offers full, weekly, and flexi boarding options for over 500 students aged 11 to 18. Operating on an independent School model, it provides high-quality education, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and outstanding facilities.

The School enjoys academic success way above the national average with well over half of all of grades being A* – B, BTEC with an average of Distinction, and 85% achieving A – C grades. 95% of students move on to university, with 73% achieving their aspirational first choice and 40% moving to Oxbridge and Russell group universities. Ranked in the top 5% of Schools nationally, students make outstanding progress at GCSE, achieving over two-thirds of a grade higher than the national average. The progress students make during their time at the School is a significant strength. Factors contributing to high academic standards include supervised prep, Saturday morning lessons, small class sizes, and proactive encouragement for each student to achieve their best. The School operates on an independent model, with a dynamic schedule that includes Saturday morning classes and afternoon activities such as sports and performances.

The School's aim is to provide an all-round education with an academic focus, encapsulated in the Dukies; motto: "Looking forward with confidence, looking back with pride." An extensive co-curricular programme with over 60 clubs and societies offers a wide range of opportunities, exposing students to new experiences and setting them apart as they embark on their next life stages, well-equipped with essential skills for success.

The Duke of York's Royal Military School continues to honour its rich heritage while embracing innovation, providing a nurturing environment where students thrive academically and personally.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Miss Phoebe Morgans
• Address:The Duke Of York's, Royal Military School, Guston, Dover, Kent, CT15 5EQ
• Telephone: 01304 245023
• Email: recruitment@doyrms.com

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