Admissions Manager (Day Pupil Registrar)

Day Pupil Registrar

Dollar Academy has been a co-educational day and boarding school since its foundation in 1818. Today, it provides an exceptional all-round education to around 1,350 pupils aged 5-18. Our focus is on encouraging the individual talents and ambitions of every young person, in a positive and supportive environment that fosters the development of transferable skills, self-confidence and strong personal values.

We have recently been named as the Sunday Times Scottish Independent School of the Year 2024.

The school’s location is undoubtedly one of the most scenic in the country, set against the Ochil Hills and the historic Castle Campbell, but within easy reach of the major towns of the Central Belt and just 40 minutes from Edinburgh Airport. The Dollar community is welcoming and vibrant. The whole school sits within a single, stunning 70-acre campus.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Day Pupil Registrar to join our Marketing, Admissions and Development Department. Reporting to the Director of Marketing, Admissions and Development, the Day Pupil Registrar manages the day to day running of all aspects of day pupil recruitment from enquiry through to admission, ensuring a positive joining experience for all pupils and parents.

Working closely with the Director of Marketing, Admissions and Development, the Day Pupil Registrar is responsible for converting day pupil enquiries into confirmed places and will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Excellent organisational, communication and administrative skills are a must for this role.

A full job description is available on our website.

Terms and Conditions of Appointment

Salary

We offer a competitive salary for the role, commensurate with experience.

Hours

Hours of work will be 35 per week. Typical working hours will be 8.30am – 4.30pm with an hour for lunch (unpaid), however flexibility is required regarding working hours during busy times, particularly relating to Open Days etc. The role is an all year round one, with working required during the school holidays.

Pension

Our support staff are automatically enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

School Fees

Employees whose children attend the Academy are eligible for fee remission, and details will be made available to the successful candidate.

Disclosure Scotland

All appointments at Dollar Academy are subject to satisfactory clearance through the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme. The successful candidate will be asked to make a formal application, the cost of which will be covered by the Academy.

Applications

The Academy’s Support Staff Application Form must be completed and is available to download by visiting our website. Completed application forms should be mailed to: The Director of Human Resources, Dollar Academy, Mylne Avenue, Dollar, FK14 7DU, Clackmannanshire OR emailed to recruitment@dollaracademy.org.uk

The closing date for applications is Monday 29 July 2024. CVs and covering letters are optional. We may contact applicants before the closing date, and we reserve the right to appoint a candidate prior to the closing date.