School Admissions Officer – Independent School – Sevenoaks, Kent

Location: Sevenoaks, Kent

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

An established independent school in Sevenoaks is seeking a highly organised and personable Admissions Officer to join its administrative team. The school has a strong reputation for providing a supportive learning environment, combining academic achievement with a broad range of extracurricular opportunities. Its admissions team plays an important role in ensuring that prospective pupils and their families receive a welcoming, professional and informative experience from their initial enquiry through to enrolment.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative administrative department that works closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, parents and prospective families. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy school environment and takes pride in delivering an efficient, high-quality service.

The Role

The Admissions Officer will oversee the day-to-day administration of the admissions process, ensuring that enquiries, applications, assessments and pupil records are managed accurately and efficiently. The role will involve communicating with families, coordinating visits and entrance assessments, maintaining admissions databases and supporting the school in meeting its enrolment objectives.

The successful applicant will act as a key point of contact for prospective parents, providing clear information about the school’s admissions procedures, entry requirements and important deadlines. They will also help coordinate open mornings, school tours and other events designed to introduce families to the school.

Responsibilities will include managing incoming enquiries by telephone and email, processing applications, maintaining accurate records and ensuring that all relevant documentation is received. The Admissions Officer will liaise with academic departments to arrange entrance assessments and interviews, monitor application progress and prepare admissions reports for senior leadership.

Attention to detail will be essential, particularly when handling confidential pupil information and ensuring that records are updated promptly. The postholder will also support the transition of successful applicants into the school, helping families understand the next steps and ensuring that enrolment arrangements run smoothly.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have previous administrative experience, preferably within a school, college or another education setting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, alongside strong organisational abilities and confidence using Microsoft Office and database systems.

Applicants should be comfortable managing several tasks simultaneously, working to deadlines and communicating professionally with families from a range of backgrounds. Discretion, accuracy and a friendly approach are particularly important for this position.

Experience of admissions procedures, pupil information systems or customer-facing administration would be advantageous, although candidates with transferable administrative experience are encouraged to apply.

What the School Offers

The school offers the opportunity to join a welcoming and professional team, with responsibilities that make a meaningful contribution to the experience of pupils and their families. The successful candidate will benefit from working within an established educational environment, with opportunities to develop their administrative expertise and build experience in school operations.

Application

If you are an organised and approachable administrator looking to develop your career within education, please send your CV for consideration.