Admissions Officer

The Admissions Officer is a key member of the School’s admissions team. Working closely with the Registrar and alongside the Senior Admissions Officer, they are responsible for ensuring the smooth running and successful completion of the admissions process, from initial enquiry through to the student joining the School.

We seek a confident professional with proven organisational and administrative skills. It is essential that the post holder has excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and is able to maintain a high level of efficiency and remain calm under pressure.

The successful candidate will take up the post from September 2024 (or as soon as possible) and will report to the Registrar.  This is a part-time, fixed term contract for one year working 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday, on a term-time plus four weeks basis.

All staff share the responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the students, in accordance with the School’s safeguarding policies.

What we offer

• Competitive salaries
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Diverse training and professional development programme
• Employee Assistance Programme – offering free and confidential advice
• Free use of the Sports Centre facilities including a fitness suite, ergo suite and group cycle studio
• Award-winning free school lunch, plus refreshments available in the staff room during the day and after school
• On-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests and annual flu vaccination
• Access to well-stocked school library
• Access to wide range of school events

How to apply

Please note that the closing date for this post is Thursday 20 June 2024 at 9.00am however early application is encouraged, as we reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable applicant be found.

To apply for this position, please read the job description and person specification and complete an application form. Completed application forms should be submitted with a brief supporting letter addressed to Mrs Rebecca Dougall, Headmistress, then sent to:

Human Resources Department
St Helen and St Katharine
Faringdon Road
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 1BE

Alternatively, applications may be submitted via email (recruitment@shsk.org.uk).

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.