International Admissions Officer

This is a key role at our International School & Sixth Form with responsibility for the admission of students to school.

You will work closely with our Head of Admissions & our Senior Registrar to manage the admission process of international students.

To this end, you will work to ensure that:   

·        our admissions processes are consistent and effective throughout d’Overbroeck’s; and

·        that they are kept under continuous review with the aim of ensuring that they are effective, efficient, and practical, and that they are as helpful as possible to parents, students, and agents, both current and prospective.

The specific responsibilities associated with the post will include, but are not limited to, the following:  

·        Responding to day-to-day admissions queries from the Global Recruitment Team (GRT), parents, families, agents, and feeder schools.

·        Handling applications, gathering information from suitable applicants, and helping to assess the quality of the application for admissions.

·        Manage of all administrative aspects of the admissions and enrolment process of new international students including recording new students on the school’s database, administering tests, and arranging interviews.

·        Ensuring accurate records are kept e.g., student enquiry data, correspondence, parent information, etc. This will involve use of Salesforce admissions systems.  

·        Monitor data and create regular reports/analysis, relating to the recruitment of international students.

·        Coordinating students’, parents’ and agent visits and arranging tours of the buildings & boarding houses.

·        Working with our marketing team to help organise, deliver, and attend Open Events and other recruitment related events for Sixth Form.

·        Liaising with the administrative teams to put in place accurate and up-to-date student records. Including overseeing the administrative, academic and welfare records.

·        Maintain effective and regular communication with the GRT Sales teams and the agent network.

·        Production of CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) and have up to date knowledge of the Home Office rules and regulations and current policies.

·        Ensuring all pre-arrival information sent to students is up to date, accurate and appropriate, including the Welcome Pack.

·        Ensuring effective pipeline management of enquiries at each stage of the process. 

This role will involve working closely with many different stakeholders including agents, students and parents, marketing, and the Leadership Team.  

The Admissions Officer is part of a bigger Admissions team led by the Head of Admissions including   

·        Senior Registrar

·        Sixth Form Admissions Officer

·        Years 7-11 Admissions Registrar 

Our Admissions team work with our Global Recruitment Team (GRT) for international applications to our International School and Sixth Form. They are also part of a wider Nord Anglia Marketing, Admissions and Communications (MAC) team.  

Salary 

The salary for this post is competitive according to qualifications and experience.  

Staff at d’Overbroeck’s also benefit from 

·        free cooked lunches during term-time 

·        discounted membership rates for a nearby sports and leisure club 

·        participation in the ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme 

·        fee discounts for children of staff attending d’Overbroeck’s

Hours of Work  

This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week. The normal working week is Monday to Friday but with the expectation of some evening and weekend work on occasions when there are special events such as open mornings.  

Further information 

If you would like any further information at this stage, please contact our Head of Admissions Joanne.baird@doverbroecks.com

Applications 

Applicants should complete the Form entitled Application for a Non-Teaching Post which can be downloaded from https://www.doverbroecks.com/about/careers/ 

The Application Form, full Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter should be emailed to Human Resources and a signed copy sent to: hr@doverbroecks.com

d'Overbroeck's 

333 Banbury Road 

Oxford  

OX2 7PL  

The final date for submission of applications is 1st March 2023

Please apply as soon as possible.

Short-listed applicants will be notified of the interview arrangements as soon as possible after short-listing. Please note, however, that we reserve the right to shortlist and invite suitable candidates in for interview prior to this date.