Admissions Assistant

Term time only plus three weeks • Required as soon as possible

Join our vibrant team at our leading co-educational Nursery and Prep School, serving children aged 2–11. Set on 19 acres of Surrey Countryside, we are conveniently situated just minutes from the A3. Ripley Court School boasts excellent facilities and expansive grounds that enhance our sports programs and provide ample space for children to play. Following our merger with The Reed's School Foundation in November 2019 and celebrating our 130th anniversary in 2023, we continue to grow and thrive. Our warm, family atmosphere and exceptional pastoral care is at the heart of what we do, and we invite you to become part of our outstanding team and contribute to our collective success.

We are seeking an organised, personable and proactive Admissions Assistant to provide a supportive and efficient service to prospective parents and pupils. The Admissions Assistant will support the smooth running of the admissions journey from initial enquiry to confirmed place, ensuring that every family feels welcomed, well-informed and valued.

This role will be based at Ripley Court School and the role-holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during term time.

The role-holder will also be required to for three weeks during the school holidays and two Saturdays a year to assist with School events/to assist with School events where required.

All interested applicants should apply by using the links on the Ripley Court School website.

The closing date for applications will be midday, Tuesday 27 January 2026.

Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday 2 February 2026.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a completed application as soon as possible. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate present themselves.

Ripley Court School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profiles, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Ripley Court School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

https://www.ripleycourt.co.uk/