Malvern St James - Head of Admissions

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (CONTINUED)

• Liaise directly with MSJ Prep, and the Pre-Prep Partnership Coordinator to develop links with nurseries • Liaise directly with feeder schools’ and nurseries’ Heads re: prospective pupils and develop the engagement programme for the Headmistress in liaison with Headmistress’s PA • Liaise directly with the Outreach Co-ordinator and the Marketing Manager to continue to develop partnership activities and links with partnership schools both from the state and independent sectors • Plan and deliver individual visits: hosts, tour guides, taster days, schedules, briefing material for visits with the support of the Senior Admissions Officer • Direct and host entrance examinations, the Transition Day and oversee the Senior Admissions Officer’s work with all arrangements including administration, catering, logistics for these events Manage Overseas Recruitment • Forge a strong rapport with selected agents and maintain positive relationships • Identify key overseas markets, nominate best producing agents and spot emerging trends • Support overseas agents’ visits, and as required, represent the School at Agents’ fairs and overseas events • Manage and ensure the Admissions Office is up-to-date with UKVI requirements for new pupils, as advised by the Director of Finance. Manage Administration for New Starters • Work with the Deputy Head, Head of Marketing, Director of Teaching and Learning and Director of Pastoral Care to ensure necessary materials are up-to-date and available • Confirm new starters lists to all staff, and circulate as required • Oversee arrangements with the Headmistress, SLT and Housemistress regarding welcoming new pupils on their first day • Ensure parents and pupils have all required information Support Head of Marketing • Assist with the development of a strategy, in line with target audience feedback to grow the MSJ brand • Assist with the production of marketing materials such as the School prospectus • Manage all promotional communications to prospective parents working closely with the Head of Marketing, SLT and Headmistress. This includes event invitations, mailshots, newsletter and literature regarding entrance and scholarship examinations etc. All School staff are expected to: a. Work towards and support the School vision and the current School objectives outlined in the School Development Plan b. Support and contribute to the School’s responsibility for safeguarding pupils c. Regularly review own practice, set personal development targets and take responsibility for own continuous professional development. d. Work within the School’s health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, pupils and visitors e. Work within the Equal Opportunities Policy to promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective. f. Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with pupils, parents and colleagues. g. Engage actively in the performance review process. h. Adhere to policies as set out in the Staff Handbook and Regulations i. Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose required from time to time j. Adhere to School Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies.

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