Admissions Executive

Whitgift is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys, with approximately 1500 pupils including over one hundred boarding pupils and flexi-boarding pupils. It is set in an attractive 48-acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast.

We are seeking to appoint an Admissions Executive to assist with all matters relating to the admissions cycle for boarding and day pupils. These duties include setting up Open Events, assist with processing applications, organising entrance examinations including those sat abroad, collating all information required for boys with exam concessions, emailing prospective parents with invitations for entrance interviews, preparing letters of offer, supporting Student Visa work, updating website, answering the telephone, sending emails and filing.

The successful applicant will play a major role in the day-to-day life of the Admissions Department and will need to be highly motivated, to show a significant degree of initiative and be able to work efficiently and calmly, even at times of pressure. Inter-personal skills of an especially high order will be required, as will qualities such as loyalty, discretion, and flair. The post requires a person of cheerful and co-operative disposition, able to pay attention to detail, to be flexible in their approach and to have first-class typing and computer skills, together with an excellent command of the English language. A smart appearance, commensurate with the high standards of the School, is essential and a pro-active team player is a pre-requisite. The position reports to the Admissions Manager and is available from February 2023. 

In return we offer a generous salary and benefits package including a money purchase pension scheme (plus Life Assurance Cover), Employee Discount Club, discounted school fees for the Foundation Schools, discounted free access to our on-site gym, membership of a healthcare plan, a range of family-friendly benefits and season ticket loan.

We welcome applications from all sectors of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.

For further information about the role and the skills required, see the documents below and the green 'Apply Now' button for the online application form. For general queries, please telephone Human Resources Department on 020 8688 9222 or e-mail SchoolHR@whitgift.co.uk. for any specific information about the role, please email: admissions@whitgift.co.uk

Applications will be reviewed daily so we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. The school reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time before the closing date.

Closing date: Midnight, Thursday 12 January 2023

Whitgift School (part of the John Whitgift Foundation) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service and social media checks (including personal, professional and other online activities).