Admissions Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Job Title: Admissions Co-ordinator (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £20,000.00

Permanent/Fixed Term: Fixed Term

Hours:

• Monday to Friday 
• 40 hours per week (6 Saturdays per year)

Closing Date: 14th November 2021

Introduction: 

Queen Ethelburga’s is set in more than 220 acres of beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, on the Thorpe Underwood Estate. Staff work as one team – whether they are directly teaching or supporting students as part of the school and pastoral teams, or as part of our estates team making sure that the campus works as it should – to create a vibrant learning and living environment in which every student can thrive. We aspire to excellence, have high expectations of ourselves and others, and take pride in everything we do. We aim to nurture resilient, confident, and independent lifelong learners. The Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate Standard is ‘To be the best that I can with the gifts that I have’.

Role: 

We are searching for an Admissions Co-ordinator to be responsible for the recruitment of UK and international students, working closely with the Collegiate Leadership Team and school teams in order to ensure the financial sustainability of the Collegiate from year to year.

This job description is written at a specific time and is subject to change as the demands of the Collegiate and the role develops. The role requires flexibility and adaptability and the employees of the Collegiate need to be aware that they may be asked to perform tasks and be given responsibilities not detailed in this job description.  

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Carry out promotional and sales tasks with prospective parents/guardians/ agents, including Collegiate tours and promotional events
• Show initiative and proactivity in generating and dealing with admissions enquiries, by telephone, email, and in person
• Carry out administrative and general office tasks, both computer and paper based, relating to new student registrations, including liaising with other staff, parents and agents
• Assist with the production of marketing materials, and the running of online and face-to-face webinars and open days, in liaison with the Marketing Department
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Ensure that the schools security and courtesy procedures are followed with regards to visitors
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the Collegiate.
• Participate in training as required
• Promote the Collegiate and its staff and students positively at all times

The Appointed Candidate will have:

• Grade C/4 (or equivalent) in GCSE English and Mathematics
• A marketing or administrative qualification (Desirable)
• Experience in Customer Service or Sales
• Strong Administrative skills
• Experience of working in a school environment (Desirable)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of importance of safeguarding in a school environment
• Motivation to work amongst children and young people
• A positive ‘can-do’ attitude!

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary
• All staff are enrolled in the People’s Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free staff gym
• Annual family summer barbecue
• Annual black tie Christmas Ball for staff and a guest
• Subsidised school fees for staff children

Applying:

QE is committed to ensuring a safe environment for its pupils and staff. Applicants will be required to provide proof of identity and undergo the relevant DBS checks for their role.

Any personal information you share with us on your application form will be used solely for recruitment purposes. Your details will be held for up to 6 months and destroyed after this time. 

Any questions on individual roles or the recruitment process can be sent to the HR department on recruitment@qe.org

We receive high volumes of applications, due to this if you have not heard from us within two weeks of your application, unfortunately on this occasion your application will not have been successful.