Head of Admissions £55,000 - £65,000 pa

What We Offer

Based in the heart of Glasgow’s City Centre with easy access to transport links, the College offers an inclusive culture based on integrity, respect and personal excellence in making a difference in the lives of its pupils, parents and staff alike.

As part of the St Aloysius’ family you will be working for an open and flexible employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and all staff share this commitment.

We provide staff access to our multi gym suite and have a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing.

The Opportunity

We pride ourselves on providing a personalised approach to each family and the individual needs of their children and this is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking professional to fulfil a key ambassadorial and leadership role within our highly successful school. Your role will be to oversee and manage the full admissions process, ensuring it aligns with the school's mission, values, and enrolment goals and ensure seamless communication with prospective and accepted families to the College .

How you will make an impact

As the head of the School’s Admissions team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to attract prospective students, managing the application process, overseeing marketing collaborations, and act as the primary ambassador during admissions events, conferences and feeder engagements. Additionally, you will maintain a deep understanding of internal and external policies, recruitment priorities and facilitate smooth transitions for new pupils.

What you need to succeed

You will be educated to degree level ideally in marketing, sales or business or have proven experience in a senior admissions role, preferably within an education setting. You will also have demonstrable experience in organising and leading admissions events, induction programmes and open evenings to ensure that the school attracts and enrols pupils who will contribute positively to the community and thrive academically and socially.

A creative and innovative thinker, you will also have the natural ability to connect with people and be authentic, engaging and influential in social and professional situations. Your commitment to outstanding customer service, with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion at every level will propel the school’s admissions objectives. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple events and projects simultaneously are also essential attributes for this role.

To Apply

If you are interested in applying, application forms can be found on our website and should be completed and sent to Shona Thomson in the Human Resources Department at apply@staloysius.org by no later than Friday 15th November 2024. CVs will not be accepted in lieu of an application form.

St Aloysius' College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks including PVG checks. All appointments are subject to satisfactory PVG and references.