Admissions Manager

ROLE SUMMARY:

Fulham School are seeking a highly motivated, passionate, and inspiring Admissions Manager to join the school in September 2024. The Admissions Manager will be responsible for supporting the Head of Admissions with the conversion, recruitment events and retention strategy for the School. The role will be based at the Prep site.

Fulham School; an independent, co-educational school for children from Reception upwards. Co-education and celebrating diverse abilities across academic, creative and sporting pursuits are at the heart of all we do.

Our campuses are located in the heart of Fulham and well connected to public transport routes.

We offer a broad education where diverse abilities are recognised, celebrated and given fullest expression; this has been at the core of our ethos since the School was founded. Our curriculum encourages the development of creative, problem-solving individuals with tenacity, kindness and secure self-worth; Fulham has always set out to bring out the best in every pupil and we are committed to continuing this unusually nurturing culture.

We have high expectations at Fulham and this, in turn, encourages our pupils to be involved and inquisitive and to show ambition both in and out of the classroom; this type of confidence, social awareness and open approach to life-long learning is needed to succeed not just in their next academic steps, but in a fast-changing and increasingly challenging world.

The same ambition holds true for our staff team. Being a part of the Inspired network of 100+ schools means that there are always colleagues and connections on hand for advice, inspiration and collaboration.

Fulham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check, reference checks from previous employers and, where applicable, Barred List and Prohibition checks.
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate with parents of prospective students, to ensure they receive accurate and timely information and advice regarding admission to the school. 
• Ensure the smooth running of visits and conduct tours of the school in and out of term time as required.  
• Ensure service standards and quality assurance procedures are met and evolve with parent expectations and needs.  
• Ensure admissions, conversion approach and associated processes enable the school to optimise achievement of student recruitment targets with significant accountability for conversion from enquiry to application and application to enrolment.  
• Assist the Senior Leadership Team to implement best practice processes to increase retention.   
• Generate and maintain a close network of partners, prospective parents, students, feeder schools, partner organisations, colleges, local businesses, Agents and visitors to the school.  
• Maintain accurate data in school systems, enabling responsive decision-making through the enrolment process and accurate forecasting during annual planning.  
• Assist Head of Admissions with planning, co-ordinate and implement a successful programme of UK and overseas events including recruitment fairs, open mornings, taster days, exhibition events and alumni gatherings.   
• Manage budgets, format, location, catering, invitations, publicity and bookings and all other elements necessary to deliver successful admissions related events.   
• Act as an ambassador, representing the school in engagements relating to admissions with key external stakeholders and embodying the values and ethos of Fulham School.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Minimum GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics 
• An understanding of the principles of sales and marketing 
• Understanding of and ability to build strong customer advocacy and repeat client loyalty and retention 
• A commitment to professional development of self  
• Evidence of excellent communication skills – both written and verbal 
• Ability to communicate effectively and build confidence and credibility at senior levels both in person and through papers, presentations and reports. This includes the ability to distil and communicate complex information, to persuade and influence, and to keep the school abreast of progress and performance
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work as part of a team and build effective and trusting relationships and professional networks in the wider community 
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills – ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload 
• An understanding of the importance of the need for confidentiality 
• Excellent problem-solving and resolution abilities  
• Personable and confident 
• Highly competent using a range of IT systems including MIS & data analytics tools. 
• Competency with data analysis and interpretation skills 
• Good work ethic and commitment to the job 

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

School Application Form

Please download and fill up the School Application Form, attach this during application process.