We are seeking a warm, enthusiastic and highly organised Admissions Officer to join our Marketing & Admissions team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting new families to join our school; and, ensuring that every prospective parent and pupil experiences the very best of Durham High School from the first point of contact.
As Admissions Officer, you will be at the heart of the school’s growth and success. You will act as the first point of contact for prospective families, guiding them through the admissions journey with care and professionalism, and ensuring that every interaction reflects the values and spirit of our school.
Key Responsibilities
· Manage all aspects of the admissions process, from initial enquiry to enrolment.
· Provide a warm, personalised and professional welcome to prospective families, offering guidance and support throughout their admissions journey.
· Organise school tours, open events and taster days, ensuring every family leaves with a positive and lasting impression of Durham High School.
· Maintain accurate admissions records and manage correspondence efficiently.
· Working with Senior Leaders and Heads of Department, coordinate the smooth running of entrance assessments, scholarship assessments;
· Work with our Finance team to ensure families seeking bursary support are processed efficiently.
· Work closely with the Director of Marketing & Admissions, the Headmistress, senior leaders and marketing team to ensure admissions strategies are effectively implemented and targets are met.
About You We are looking for someone who is:
· Warm, approachable and an excellent communicator, with strong interpersonal skills.
· Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
· A confident representative of the school, able to convey its ethos and values with authenticity and enthusiasm.
· Skilled in using IT systems and comfortable working with data.
· Experienced in admissions, customer service, or a similar client-facing role (experience in education would be an advantage but is not essential).
Why Join Us?
This is more than just an administrative role – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of Durham High School by helping families take their first step into our community. You’ll be joining a supportive and dedicated team, working in a friendly and welcoming environment where your contribution will make a real difference.
Please complete the application form (https://www.durhamhighschool.com/parents/vacancies/) and submit as a pdf document, with a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 (pdf), outlining your reasons for applying and why you will be a good fit for our school community.
Your application should be addressed for the attention of the Headmistress and sent by email to: headmistress@durhamhighschool.com
Closing Date: 7 September 2025, 5pm
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £25,130.78-£27,561.64 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 07/09/2025