Director of Admissions
Uppingham School
Rutland
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary plus benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 24 April 2025
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to play a pivotal role in leading the Admissions Department at one of the UK’s leading independent schools.
Drawing on your strong leadership skills, the Director of Admissions will develop the strategic vision of our Admissions Department, devising strategies that boost pupil growth whilst also expanding Uppingham's presence in the independent schools sector.
To achieve this, you will:
- Ensure the school meets pupil recruitment targets
- Lead a team of admissions professionals ensuring high standards of professionalism and customer service
- Act as the main point of contact for prospective parents and pupils, whilst also cultivating relationships with feeder schools, agents and educational consultants
The goal is to deliver an excellent standard of service and as Director of Admissions, your role is key to ensuring that every prospective family feels valued and respected, whilst also fostering a positive, dynamic culture within your department.
About you
We are looking for a personable and experienced leader, with excellent communication skills and an outstanding track record in delivering sales targets.
With excellent management skills, you will have experience of leading an admissions/sales (or similar) department within a medium to large organisation.
Strong communication, IT and organisational skills are also essential, along with a demonstrable track record of strategic planning, innovation and imagination.
What we offer:
When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:
- 50% Contribution towards premiums for the School’s private health scheme
- Discount on School fees
- Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
- 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff
- Westfield healthcare
- Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
- Contributory pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- In house Occupational Health Service
- Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
- Free staff lunches during term-time
- Free annual Flu vaccinations
- Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
- Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
- Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: Thursday 24th April 2025, 9.00am.
First stage interviews will be held: 6th May/9th May.
Second stage interviews will be held: 14th May.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.
About Uppingham School
Uppingham School is a mixed, Church of England independent secondary school with sixth form and boarding, located in Leicestershire. The secondary school, situated in Uppingham has approximately 791 students on record.
Uppingham School was founded in 1584, originally as a school for boys. In 1975 girls were admitted, and it became fully co-educational as of 2001. The majority of students attending the secondary school are boarders.
Headmaster
Dr Richard J Maloney
Values and vision
Uppingham School wants to provide students with a varied and stimulating curriculum, while nurturing them to become happy, responsible and respectful members of the community. The Leicestershire secondary school focuses on developing individual talents and nurtures students to achieve to the highest of their ability to reach their full potential. Extra-curricular activities are encouraged for pupils to gain experience outside of the classroom across sport, theatre and the arts. The school’s main vision is for all students to feel a sense of belonging.
Independent School Inspectorate
“Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards work and study. They have good literacy skills at all ages and articulate ideas and opinions fluently. Work is generally presented neatly and pupils’ note-taking is effective. They develop good numeracy skills and their capacity to think critically is notable. Creative abilities are well developed and their exploration of ideas is particularly marked in their enrichment activities. Pupils’ study habits are good. In the lessons observed, pupils worked very well with each other, and also worked well independently. They enjoy their work and this stems in part from the good-natured atmosphere in lessons. Pupils use information and communications technology (ICT) proficiently.”
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