Hours:
Part-time (21.6 hours per week), term time
The Role:
If you offer first class administrative, interpersonal and communication skills, this position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the admissions process for Croydon High Junior School.
This role is crucial in ensuring all prospective pupils and their families receive a positive impression of the school throughout the admissions process.
You will ensure that all enquiries are followed up within agreed timescales and will process all applications in accordance with required procedures, including making arrangements for interviews and school visits, and coordinating arrangements for entrance assessments.
You will also provide support with the planning of marketing events for the Junior School, such as open days as well as act as liaison with feeder and local schools, nurseries and external partners.
Maintaining pupil records and databases and ensuring that information is up-to-date, readily accessible, and managed in accordance with data protection requirements, is also a key responsibility for this role.
About You
You will need the ability to relate well to people on all levels with sensitivity, tact and diplomacy and will be able to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines; with a systematic approach to tasks, and strong attention to detail.
Experience of managing databases is also essential.
You will also need training and/or experience in essential Microsoft Office applications, as well as knowledge of office management processes.
A good telephone manner and the ability to deal with callers and visitors in a calm and courteous way are equally important.
Why Croydon High School?
Established in 1874, Croydon High School prides itself on its innovative approach and friendly atmosphere. The School is located in Selsdon, south of Croydon, on a beautiful campus. Croydon High is made up of students from a broad and culturally diverse range of backgrounds and the school recognises and hugely values the positive impact this has on all who teach and learn here.
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
Competitive salaries and pay progression
Extensive professional development opportunities
Training grants for obtaining further qualifications
GDST central training and development programme
Generous pension schemes
Life assurance benefit
Free school lunches
Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
Interest free loans for training, computer purchase or season tickets
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistant Programme
Retail and lifestyle discounts
Financial guidance and support
Competitive terms and conditions of employment
The closing date for applications is 12.00pm noon, Thursday 19 June 2025.
Further information can be found in the 'Information for applicants' document below.
The GDST is committed to:
Diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection check appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.