Admissions Manager

Lead the Past, Influence the Future

Job Title: Admissions Manager, Blenheim Schools
Location: Pattison School
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent Full Time
UK applicants only No sponsorship

Join Our School as an Admissions Manager

Pattison School is a small, nurturing independent school with a strong ethos of care, creativity and community. We are committed to supporting every child to thrive academically, socially and artistically. Our size allows us to know each pupil as an individual and to create an environment where they feel valued, supported and inspired.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children an expect all staff the share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and social media screening.

The Role

As Admissions Manager at Pattison School, you will lead the full admissions journey from a family's first enquiry through to enrolment. You will ensure every family receives a welcoming, timely and supportive experience while helping the school build strong relationships within the local community.

You will deliver engaging school tours, open days and taster sessions, maintain accurate admissions records and manage digital platforms and CRM systems. You will also monitor admissions data and conversion rates to support forecasting and future planning.

Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will support the school's community engagement strategy and develop positive relationships with feeder nurseries, local schools, community organisations and external partners.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the full admissions process from initial enquiry through to enrolment.
• Providing families with a welcoming, professional and supportive experience.
• Delivering school tours, open days and taster sessions that showcase the ethos and strengths of the school.
• Maintaining accurate admissions records and managing digital admissions platforms and CRM systems.
• Monitoring admissions activity, conversion rates and trends.
• Producing regular data reports to support forecasting and strategic planning.
• Building positive relationships with feeder nurseries, local schools and community partners.
• Supporting families throughout the onboarding and transition process.
• Developing strong links with senior school admissions teams.
• Working closely with the Headteacher to support the school's community engagement strategy.
• Representing the school confidently and professionally to families and external stakeholders.
• Following safeguarding policies and procedures and reporting any concerns appropriately.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Experience working in admissions, a customer-facing role or community engagement.
• Confidence managing busy and time-sensitive processes.
• Experience using CRM systems and digital tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• The ability to analyse data and use it to support planning.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A warm and professional approach, with the confidence to represent the school effectively.
• Genuine care for children and families.
• Integrity, discretion and sound judgement.
• A positive, approachable and solutions-focused attitude.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a school or education environment.
• Experience supporting school admissions processes.
• Experience using iSAMS.
• Experience planning or delivering tours, open days, events or taster sessions.
• Experience building relationships with schools, nurseries or community organisations.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with contribution options
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" mental and physical health support
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible benefits via Vista, including discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, critical illness cover and more

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.