Head of Admissions - Full-time

St Michael's Prep School, Otford

• Ref:KCC886-6016-325S
• Posted:14/04/2025
• Pay:Competitive salary
• Start Date:August 2025
• App Close Date:06/05/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:16th & 20th May

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Monday-Friday 8am to 4pm, 40 hours per week

All year round, office based

Following a recent retirement, we are excited to announce the recruitment of a new Head of Admissions position. St Michael’s is a vibrant Prep School, with high pupil numbers and robust waiting lists across multiple year groups.

The Head of Admissions will be instrumental in continuing this success, whilst actively promoting our vision, values and ethos of our school to prospective parents. Working closely with the Head, the Head of Marketing and the Senior Leadership Team, the ideal applicant will be a strategic and analytical thinker; able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The Head of Admissions will manage the entire admissions process, supported by the Admissions Officer, and other colleagues from across the school. Previous experience in an admissions role or similar values-driven organisation is highly preferred. A comprehensive knowledge of data protection and successful completion of the Admissions, Marketing and Communications in Independent Schools (AMCIS) Certificate in Admissions Management would be advantageous.

We are seeking an accomplished leader who excels in collaborative teamwork, effective management, and has a demonstrated ability to monitor and analyse market trends and data. Our school cultivates an inclusive environment for both children and staff, promoting opportunities for all to grow and develop. If you’re ready to embrace your next challenge and make a meaningful impact within our community, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Informal visits are welcome; please contact the HR Department for further details.

Salary: competitive and dependent on skills and qualifications. Please call for further information.

Closing date: Tuesday 6^th May 2025 at 9.00am, early applications welcomed (we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date).

St Michael’s Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and online digital presence checks if invited to interview.

Information about the school

St Michael's Prep School is a co-educational day school. We provide a wonderful learning environment to approximately 480 children aged 2-13, enjoying a beautiful location, overlooking one hundred acres of land. Our state-of-the-art Pre-Prep building sets each child on a learning journey that is rich, active, and inspiring. Children continue into the Prep School, taught by a large number of specialist professionals who work throughout the school to provide a rich array of curricular and co-curricular opportunities.

We can offer you:

A first-class working environment within a welcoming team, modern and well-maintained IT infrastructure; supportive colleagues; competitive rates; small class sizes; free parking on site. We believe in providing a rounded education where children can pursue their passions, challenge themselves and enjoy a creative and innovative environment. We are continually looking for ways to improve our curriculum and facilities, making them more vibrant, inspiring and in step with our ever-changing world.

Our school motto: perseverantia, sapientia, gratia (perseverance, wisdom, and gratitude) encapsulates our ethos of striving for success and using our skills to make a difference. These values are instilled daily throughout the St Michael’s journey for our pupils, and we strongly believe that to teach our children about the importance of lifelong learning, we must first model this ourselves.

St Michael’s actively manages the inclusion of its people and values diversity, believing that our different ways of being and thinking adds value to our school community. We are committed to creating and sustaining a more ethnically diverse workforce. In this regard, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our values in this area.

If you would like to apply for this role, we look forward to receiving your completed application through our recruitment portal.

For further enquiries please contact the HR department at recruitment@stmichaels.kent.sch.uk or telephone us on 01959 522137.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Carol Hughes
• Address:Otford Court, Row Dow, Otford, Kent, TN14 5RY
• Telephone: 01959 522137
• Email: recruitment@stmichaels.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01959 522137

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• Job Description