Location: Repton School
Role: Director of Admissions
Repton School is seeking to appoint a dynamic and visionary Director of Admissions to lead its Admissions Department at a pivotal moment in the School’s development. This is a senior leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape and deliver a strategic vision for pupil recruitment and retention across both Repton Senior and Repton Prep, while contributing to the wider ambitions of the Repton Family of Schools.
Repton is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school, combining academic excellence with a strong commitment to character development, creativity, and global citizenship. Repton currently educates over 1,000 pupils across its Prep and Senior Schools and was among the first British schools to open an overseas campus with the establishment of Repton Dubai in 2007. Today, with over 10,000 pupils across three continents, Repton is proud to be one of the most internationally recognised British schools groups.
As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Admissions will provide strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of the admissions function. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a data-led, innovative admissions strategy that differentiates Repton in a competitive market, while ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience for prospective families. The role also encompasses oversight of pupil retention, feeder school outreach, international recruitment, and compliance.
The successful candidate will have exceptional communication and organisational skills, intellectual rigour, and genuine warmth. They will be a confident leader, capable of motivating a high-performing team and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including families, agents, educational consultants, and feeder schools. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker with a passion for education and a deep understanding of the independent school sector. The successful candidate will be joining a forward-thinking and collaborative leadership team, committed to excellence and innovation. Accommodation is available if required, with the opportunity to contribute fully to the life of a rich and busy boarding school. Fee remission is also available to the successful candidate.
Further information about Repton School can be found at and a candidate brief can be downloaded from
Covering letters and CVs should be sent by 9.00am GMT on Monday 15 December to Constance Moss at Odgers Berndtson.
Repton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.