Admissions Assistant

Be the First Welcome. Shape Every Family’s First Impression.

Job Title: Admissions Assistant

Location: Akeley Wood School, Akeley, Buckingham

Salary: £29,343 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8am - 5pm

Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks

Holiday Entitlement: 25 days + bank holidays

About the School

Akeley Wood School is a warm, vibrant, and welcoming community set across three beautiful rural campuses near Buckingham. We take pride in our strong relationships, inclusive ethos, and commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for every pupil and family who walks through our doors.

The Role

We are on the lookout for an organised, personable, and proactive Admissions Assistant to join our busy Marketing & Admissions team. This is a key front-facing role, supporting families from their first enquiry through to joining the school, ensuring every parent receives a professional, personalised, and memorable experience.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Managing enquiries efficiently and professionally, ensuring every family receives timely, accurate information.
• Building rapport with prospective parents and pupils, tailoring tours and conversations to their needs and interests.
• Coordinating 1:1 and group tours, supporting families throughout their visit and post-tour follow-up.
• Maintaining accurate data and records across admissions systems.
• Supporting the organisation of recruitment, assessment, and taster events.
• Ensuring all required documentation is collected and processed in line with school and regulatory requirements.
• Providing excellent customer service at every stage of the admissions journey.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A warm, confident, and professional manner.
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident use of IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in a customer-facing, data-driven, or sales-oriented role.

Experience working in a school environment or with admissions systems (e.g., MS Dynamics, iSAMs) would be an advantage.

Why Join Akeley Wood School?

By joining us, you will be part of a supportive, high-performing team that takes pride in delivering exceptional experiences for families. This is a rewarding role where your work directly shapes the first impressions and future journeys of our pupils.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to follow safeguarding policies and engage in relevant training. Any safeguarding concerns must be reported in line with school procedures. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Why Join Us?

At Blenheim Schools, you will make a real difference every day, positively impacting the lives of pupils and vulnerable young people. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people.

All applicants will be subject to social media checks, and successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Blenheim Schools are committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other costs incurred as a result of delays or compliance processes.