Admissions Administrator (Part-Time, 3 Days Per Week)

Solihull School is seeking to appoint an Admissions Assistant 3 days per week (Wednesday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.), with the ability to work additional hours at busy periods, mainly during the Christmas term.

Please note that the school is unable to accept CV's, and therefore applicants should download an application form, available at www.solsch.org.uk/vacancies.

JOB DESCRIPTION: ADMISSIONS ADMINISTRATOR

Responsible to: Admissions Registrar

Primary Responsibility: To provide administrative support to the Admissions Registrar and to assist the Registrar with all aspects of the Admissions process (3-18 remit)

Responsibilities:

The main responsibilities include:

• To be responsible for the effective administration of admissions activities
• Answer all admissions enquiries for entry at all levels in a professional and timely manner
• Mailings to school and parents on behalf of the Headmaster; mailings include report requests for all levels of entry, examination/assessment arrangements and welcome pack documentation to all prospective and new parents
• Input registration information from RSAdmissions, continue to update as prospective pupils progress through the admissions process
• Liaising with parents, schools in regard to a prospective pupil’s Access Arrangements and informing/updating the Learning Support Department of same
• Liaising with international families and schools, arranging examinations/assessments
• Produce/prepare/update all admissions paperwork and packs
• Process monies received (registration fees and acceptance fees), liaising with the Bursary
• Assist in the preparation of all entrance examination papers and documentation
• Maintain computer and paper based information and records, including archiving
• Assist in the smooth running of all Open Mornings, examination/assessment days, information events, taster days, auditions and interviews (these usually take place outside of normal school hours and the member of staff will be given time off in lieu in negotiation with their line manager).
• Update admissions documentation using ISAMs, RSAdmissions and Excel
• Process new pupil documentation at all entry points
• Responsible for arranging prospective parent tours; liaising with SLT, PMG and SMG, organising refreshments and continual liaison with parent, meet and greet
• Responsible for arranging taster sessions; liaising with Head of Transition, notifying SLT, PMG and Sixth Form team of tasters, continual liaison with parent, meet and greet
• Inputting and maintaining tour and taster spreadsheet, updating the Registrar on numbers and outcomes
• Communicate will all stakeholders efficiently and effectively; face to face, email and telephone

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13,946.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Sick pay

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/04/2024