Admissions Manager

Please see the attached “Information Pack – Admissions Manager” for more details.

The Role
MCS is seeking to appoint an Admissions Manager. The post holder will be a member of the team assisting the Registrar in the management of the process of admitting pupils to the School as per the team structure shown within the information pack; this process includes initial enquiry, application, testing, interviews, offer of a place and induction to the School. The School intends that every prospective parent and pupil should receive a bespoke, personal service that ensures that they feel well treated and have had a good experience whether or not they are eventually offered a place at MCS. It is the responsibility of the Registrar’s team to ensure that these intentions are fulfilled.
The role involves collaboration with many other staff, most notably teaching staff and those in the Bursary, Marketing and the School’s Waynflete Office (for alumni relations and development). The responsibilities may vary from time to time as the needs of the School determine. Any responsibility delegated to the Admissions Manager will be within his/her expected capability and as such may reasonably be required according to the normal practice of an independent school.

The Candidate
Candidates from a range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this role.
The successful candidate is likely to be able to demonstrate/have:
Strong people skills (all ages)
First rate communication and organisational skills
Evidence of being a team-worker with a keen sense of responsibility
Ability to write reports and present and analyse data and statistics
A positive, cheerful attitude, and a willingness to become involved in the life of the School
A flexible approach to work, given that some weekend and evening work will be required from time to time
The initiative and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Educated to degree level or equivalent
At least three years’ work experience in a similar field
Good standard of written and spoken English and numeracy
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Good standard of written and spoken English and numeracy

Application Process
Candidates should submit the “MCS Application Form for Teaching and Support Staff” which can be found on the Job Vacancy link of the website (www.mcsoxford.org) To apply for the position please send the following documents to the HR Administrator, Miss Aimee Edwards (recruitment@mcsoxford.org)
All documentation should be sent no later than Noon, Wednesday 30th November 2022; early applications are highly encouraged. The school’s preferred method of communication is by email and it will not be necessary to send a hard copy of the documents by post.
We anticipate holding 1st round interviews on Wednesday 7th December, which will include a task element, and a 2nd round of interviews will be held the following week. We will be in contact with shortlisted candidates by telephone. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a “Self-Disclosure” form before attending their interview.

Equal Opportunities
Magdalen College School recognises and is committed to ensuring applicants and employees from all sections of the community are treated equally regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marital and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding Policy
Magdalen College School is committed to the safeguarding of pupils, and any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, the school’s pre-employment medical questionnaire, plus sight of relevant original ID documentation and degree certificate(s). The enhanced DBS check is due to this role being exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role will be in regulated activity and will require a children’s barred list check.

Remuneration and Benefits
This is an all-year-round permanent contract with 38.75 basic working hours per week: 08:15-17:00, Mon-Fri with one hour (unpaid) for lunch. The salary is £34,000 per annum.
Non-teaching staff are automatically enrolled in the school’s contributory Group Pension Scheme. This is a defined contribution pension scheme into which the employee contributes 5% of gross salary and the employer contributes 10%.
There is a wide range of benefits on offer to staff, such as Free Private Health Insurance, Cycle to Work Scheme and Fee Remission. Head to mcsoxford.org/vacancies to find out more.

Additional Information
Please note that MCS is an inner-city school, with very limited parking. Staff are encouraged to use public transport wherever possible for their journey to work.