Head of Admissions – Falcons School, Putney Full Time

Inspired Education

Falcons School

Falcons School, which includes Peregrines Nursery, is a one form entry co-educational setting for girls and boys aged 2-11. The pupils receive high levels of academic education and pastoral care. Aged 11, Falcons pupils sit competitive exams for London and Surrey Day Schools, with a small number of pupils choosing boarding schools. Falcons School can be found in Putney and is in a conservation area.

Inspired Education

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 pupils receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.

In over 24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each pupil’s academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment. By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world’s most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

The Role

As the Head of Admissions, you will be responsible for leading the acquisition and conversion, including the outreach and recruitment events and supporting the retention strategy at Falcons School.

Reporting to the Headteacher and the Director of Customer Acquisition & Experience Europe, you will be enrolment-focused and responsible for the delivery and development of a highly effective acquisition and retention function, one that is responsive to the evolving needs of identified target audiences, grounded in the principles of customer service excellence and the values of the school. The successful candidate will bring innovative thinking and a collaborative leadership style to advise the Headteacher and motivate and empower the Senior Leadership team, resulting in enhanced enrolment and retention outcomes for the school.

The Head of Admissions is expected to have a whole school approach and ensure that they understand the importance of daily school life and school events in relation to termly activities. They will also be expected to attend whole school events to gain a thorough understanding of the academic and pastoral experiences that pupils can expect.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Qualifications and Experience

• Educated to degree level plus one year’s related experience in an educational setting. (Candidates without a bachelor’s degree but with equivalent professional experience are encouraged to apply).
• Admissions experience in a K-12 setting would be preferable.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• An understanding of the principles of sales and marketing.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with an ability to lead and motivate a team of staff and build effective and trusting relationships and professional networks in the wider community.
• Highly competent using a range of IT systems including MIS & data analytics tools.
• Experience of working with CRM systems and integration with the sales life cycle.
• 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 data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Ability to operate at a strategic level whilst ensuring translation of the strategy into clear, measurable deliverables.
• Demonstrable experience of managing budgets, resources and funding, driving enhancements in systems and processes to deliver improved performance.
• Understanding of and ability to build strong customer advocacy and repeat client loyalty and retention.

Personal Qualities

• Be flexible, reliable and well organised.
• Have excellent time management skills.
• Have a proactive approach to work; have personal integrity and the drive to do what is best for the pupils, parents and the school.
• An innovative thinker, with strong collaboration skills and a high degree of professional integrity.
• Can demonstrate agility and ability to problem solve.

Location: Falcons School, 11 Woodborough Road, London SW15 6PY

PLEASE NOTE:

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised

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.

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