Assistant Director of Admissions and Student Services

Ref: SCH-ThBS-0059
Establishment: The BRIT School Location: The BRIT School Salary: Band 7 Point 29 - £41,442 Department: Student Services Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Closing Date: 10/02/2025 09:00 Interview Date: 17/02/2025 Start Date: 17/03/2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 35.00 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Support Staff | 29 - 33

The Role

Are you passionate about education, highly organised, and ready to take on a pivotal role in a dynamic and creative environment? The BRIT School is seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions and Student Services to join our Admissions and Student Services team.


About us

The BRIT School is a vibrant and innovative school for performing and creative arts, nurturing talent and fostering excellence. Our Admissions and Student Services team is at the heart of delivering exceptional support to students, from the application form through to graduation. The team is the first point of contact for parents and carers and a central hub to staff across the school. 


The role

As Assistant Director of Admissions and Student Services, you will:

  • Manage daily teaching cover: Ensure consistent teaching delivery maintained by coordinating internal cover team and engaging external cover, when necessary.
  • Support the Director: Assist with the efficient management of the Admissions and Student Services department and deputise during their absence.
  • Oversee processes: Assist in managing admissions, coordinate parent communication days, and other student services such as issuing ID badges, lockers, and managing lost property.
  • Team leadership: Supervise the Cover Supervisors deployment in and out of the classroom and support other team members in ensuring clarity and efficiency across the department.
  • Administration: Maintain accurate records, manage data systems, and oversee safeguarding and visitor protocols.
  • Event coordination: Organise parents’ evenings, admissions meetings, and key school events.
  • Reception: Managing the reception area, welcoming visitors and upholding strict safeguarding protocols.


Key responsibilities

  • Coordinate student recruitment data and admissions processes.
  • Oversee reception operations and respond professionally to inquiries.
  • Facilitate the school payment system and manage bursary processes.
  • Act as a first aider and fire marshal (training provided).
  • Contribute to the School’s ethos and represent the department in meetings and events.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a dedicated individual who is:

  • Highly organised with excellent communication skills.
  • Experienced in managing cover, admissions and other administrative tasks in a school or similar environment.
  • Confident in using data management systems and producing accurate reports.
  • Able to multitask effectively and prioritise competing demands.
  • Flexible in working hours and required tasks.
  • Collaborative, approachable, and committed to the School’s mission.
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What we offer

  • A creative and inspiring work environment.
  • Training opportunities, including management training, first aid and fire marshal qualifications.
  • The chance to work in a school dedicated to excellence in education and the arts.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.


Skills

Relevant Skills
Enthusiastic, dedicated, constructive team player
Essential
Experience of supporting students in a school environment and liaising with staff, parents and outside agencies
Desirable
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures in a school environment
Essential
Understanding of school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.
Essential
Ability to inspire confidence of pupils and parents
Essential
Strong organisational skills
Essential
Ability to remain calm and think clearly under pressure
Essential
Genuine interest and enthusiasm for working with young people
Essential
Willingness to participate enthusiastically in all aspects of school life
Essential
Common sense and initiative
Essential
Flexibility to adjust to change and development
Essential
Participate in development and training opportunities.
Essential
Personal Attributes
A commitment to the Schools mission, ethos and equal opportunities policy, together with high standards of education, care and behaviour.
Essential
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Essential
Friendly, patient, professional approach
Essential
Ability to enthusiastically multi-task, work proactively and use your own initiative.
Essential
Ability to work under pressure in a busy student focused environment.
Essential
A friendly and happy personality with the ability to interact positively with people of all ages and stages of life.
Essential
Flexibility and a willingness to undertake a wide range of tasks and undergo training where required.
Essential
Friendly, patient, professional approach
Essential
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Essential
Energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to the learning process and careers department activities.
Essential
Relevant Experience
Excellent numeracy/literacy skills
Essential
Safeguarding/Child protection training
Desirable

Related Documents

Assistant Director of Admissions and Student Services - Application Pack Assistant Director of Admissions and Student Service Application Pack - Jan 2024 (1).pdf Download

Safeguarding Information

The BRIT School is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for children, staff, and visitors and promoting a climate where children and adults will feel confident about sharing any concerns they may have about their own safety or the well-being of others.


Here is a Safeguarding Policy

 

The BRIT School

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The Crescent
Croydon
Croydon
SE25 5PW

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