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About the School - Akeley Wood Senior & Tile House
Akeley Wood School is a dynamic and friendly place to work with opportunities for professional development. We educate around 700 children across three campuses and have a progressive approach to teaching and learning. We strive for a holistic education at Akeley Wood and achieve this through the supportive environment and diverse breadth of learning and development within our School.
We look to recruit high calibre staff committed to achieving the highest standards and to actively take part in the school life.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Admissions Assistant to join our fantastic team.
About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.
About The Role
As an Admissions Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in the recruitment and admission of pupils ranging from Nursery to Sixth Form. Reporting to the Admissions Manager, you will be the school’s ambassador, striving to provide exemplary customer service to prospective parents and pupils. Your responsibilities will include managing enquiries efficiently, developing rapport with families to understand their unique needs, and coordinating school tours. You will also maintain the prospective parents’ databases, ensuring accurate data management throughout the admissions process. By supporting the Admissions Manager in planning events and maintaining compliance with LEA and UKVI requirements, you will contribute significantly to creating a welcoming environment that facilitates a smooth transition for new students.
This is a full-time, permanent role with a May 2025 start date.
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Who we are looking for:
We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented individual who possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills. You should have a strong service ethic and a passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences. Experience in data management or a sales-oriented role is essential, along with proficiency in MS Office and ideally MS Dynamics. An affinity for working with children and parents is crucial.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are adaptable to changing priorities, we invite you to bring your enthusiasm to our high-performing team.
Benefits At Cognita
* Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
* Access to My Staff Shop - £1,000’s of savings to be made across the year.
* Cycle to Work scheme, operated through My Staff Shop.
* 24/7 wellbeing support through Cognita Care First, our Employee Assistance Program.
* Free school lunches
* A discount on fees for children at Akeley Wood School.
How To Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 4th May 2025.
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.
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