King’s College School, Wimbledon is one of the most successful schools in the world, providing an inspirational and forward-thinking education to more than 1,500 pupils. As we look ahead to our third century in 2029, this is an exciting time for the school: we are extending co-education throughout King’s, relocating our junior school to a new world-class campus, and transforming our main campus to provide further opportunities to our community. While exam results are exceptional, King’s remains equally proud of its excellent pastoral care, its commitment to service, and an ethos rooted in kindness, inclusivity, and ambition for the future.
King’s now seeks a director of admissions to lead pupil recruitment and to shape a bold admissions strategy aligned with the school’s wider strategic agenda. Reporting to the senior deputy head, the director of admissions will be responsible for all aspects of the admissions journey across the Corporation, comprising King’s College senior school and junior school, the pre-prep, Wimbledon Common Preparatory School and the trading subsidiaries – KCSW International (overseas schools) and KCS Enterprises (sports club and premises letting).
The director of admissions will oversee all aspects of the admissions process, delivering them to the highest standards and combining operational excellence with a deep understanding of market trends and data insight. They will lead and inspire the admissions team so that every prospective family experiences the warmth, professionalism, and values that define King’s.
The successful candidate will bring substantial experience in admissions or customer engagement within an educational or comparable setting, with a proven record of strategic and operational leadership. They will demonstrate outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to build effective relationships across a wide range of stakeholders, and a commitment to excellence, accessibility, and continuous improvement.
To download further information on the role or to apply, please visit the Perrett Laver website quoting reference number 8171.
The closing date for applications is 08:30 GMT on Thursday 11th December 2025.
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