Head of Admissions

With a growing school roll (currently 430) and looking towards the School’s 300^th anniversary in 2024-25, the School is looking to appoint a Head of Admissions.

As part of an External Relations department of two people, the HoA will have oversight of the admissions process for all students across the whole school, maintaining relationships with families, guardians and agents and providing timely and accurate communications from the point of enquiry to each student’s smooth transition into the school. The HoA will be the Registrar for students in the school, oversee whole-school communications and will assist with marketing, events, parent and alumni relations, and act as a level 2 Tier 4 user.

First class people skills; understanding and experience of student recruitment (UK & international); and administration of databases and CRM systems are essential. The role is full time and permanent.

Rishworth School is an independent, 3-19, co-educational, boarding and day school situated in a stunning Pennine valley of West Yorkshire, just 40 minutes from Manchester Airport.

For further details, to request a conversation with the Head and to make an application, please contact: admin@rishworth-school.co.uk; 01422 822217.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 on Wednesday 22 July 2020.

Rishworth 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 DBS.

Required Start Date: September 1, 2020