Admissions Assistant - Maternity Cover

Posted 9 hours 54 minutes ago by The Independent Schools Council

Permanent
Full Time
Academic Jobs
Fife, St. Andrews, United Kingdom, KY168
Job Description
Admissions Assistant - Maternity Cover

This is a full time role (37.5hrs/weeks) covering a maternity leave on a fixed term basis.

Join our dynamic External Relations team and play a pivotal role in shaping the first impressions of our global school community. In this varied role, you will report to the Registrar and will balance technical CRM management with warm family liaison, ensuring our admissions pipeline runs with absolute precision and care.

You will receive full training on our processes and procedures and have the opportunity for further learning and development.

What You'll Do
  • Act as the primary CRM user, ensuring swift application processing, GDPR compliance, and accurate reporting.
  • Manage logistics for Open Days, entry testing, and personalized tours while drafting formal offers.
  • Assist with vital UKVI / Home Office visa documentation and partner agent onboarding.
  • Provide rapid, helpful guidance on our prestigious academic programmes (IB & GCSE).
What We're Looking For
  • Proven experience working with data and systems supported by the ability to learn new software quickly.
  • Sharp attention to detail ideally with knowledge of GDPR and visa compliance.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Exceptional communication skills to build rapport with global families.
  • A collaborative mindset aligned with strong safeguarding standards.
  • A high level of cultural awareness and sensitivity.
The Application Process

St Leonards is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where all members of the community - colleagues, pupils and families - are seen and valued. This culture ensures that St Leonards delivers an outstanding global education in a multi-cultural living, learning and working environment.

Applications should be made via St Leonards Teacheroo portal.

Closing date and time for applications is Noon on Thursday 6th August 2026; however, we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier. Interview to take place ASAP.

As this vacancy is being re advertised, previous applicants need not apply.

  • St Leonards cannot offer visa sponsorship; therefore applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Any questions may be directed to in the first instance.

All successful applicants will be required to be accepted for membership of the Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.