International Admissions Manager Uk Visa Sponsorship

We’re thrilled to share an exciting opportunity to join Claremont School as our International Admissions Manager. This pivotal role is central to our mission of attracting and nurturing international students for both our Junior and Senior Schools. If you’re passionate about global education and meet our criteria, visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.

International Admissions Manager: Role Outline

As the International Admissions Manager, you’ll be instrumental in leading our international student enrolment, ensuring we meet our recruitment targets, and delivering exceptional customer service to families worldwide. You’ll report directly to the Head of Admissions, collaborating closely with key school leadership including the Principal, Heads of School, Director of Boarding, and Head of Marketing, to maximize student recruitment and retention. This role is key to promoting Claremont as the international school of choice and championing our “Amazing Learning” philosophy.

Position Details

About Claremont School & ISP

Claremont School is a thriving independent day and boarding school with locations in St Leonards on Sea (Nursery and Prep School) and Bodiam, East Sussex (Senior School). We welcome students from a wide catchment area and proudly host a diverse international boarding community, making up one-third of our Senior School students.

We offer a comprehensive British curriculum, leading to GCSEs, iGCSEs, A Levels, and BTechs, complemented by outstanding programs in Performing Arts (recognized with an award in 2021) and a dedicated Football Academy. Our results consistently surpass national averages, reflecting our commitment to developing well-rounded individuals ready for a rapidly changing world. Claremont aims to be the School of Choice locally, empowering young people to excel in a safe and inspiring environment.

Claremont School is a proud member of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global network of over 105 schools across more than a dozen countries, educating over 80,000 students worldwide. ISP is committed to continuous improvement, ensuring “learning is at the heart of everything we do” for students, colleagues, and parents.

Your Impact: Key Responsibilities

This role combines strategic recruitment with meticulous operational management, ensuring a seamless experience for international families.

1. International Student Admissions & Recruitment:

• Lead the entire international admissions process for both Prep and Senior Schools.
• Manage enquiries from our Hubspot CMS database, tracking every step of the admissions procedure.
• Provide quick, intelligent, and warm responses to prospective families, offering a friendly, organized, and efficient customer journey.
• Arrange visits and interviews (in-person or online), ensuring staff are well-informed and prepared.
• Proactively follow up on all enquiries, visits, and interviews to secure registrations and formal applications.
• Respond swiftly to agent enquiries on behalf of families.
• Record and analyze reasons for non-progression to formal application.
• Ensure all enrolled children undergo appropriate academic assessment or interviews with relevant academic staff (including Head of Learning Support for those with learning difficulties).
• Coordinate “Taster Day” experiences, ensuring all involved staff are fully briefed.
• Oversee comprehensive administration for new pupils, including securing parent signatures on acceptance forms, terms and conditions, medical forms, and other necessary permissions. Crucially, manage all CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies), student visa, and flight arrangements for international students, accurately recording them on the MIS system.
• Provide a detailed “Joining Pack” for each new family before their child starts school.
• Liaise with the School Office on pupil number changes, keeping Heads of School and the Director of Boarding informed of all leavers and joiners.
• Coordinate scholarship assessments, communicate details, provide feedback to parents, and maintain accurate records.
• Act as the UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) Student Visa Key Contact for Claremont, ensuring full compliance with student visa sponsorship regulations and all UK visa requirements are met.

2. Maximizing Student Intake & Retention:

• Support the Head of Admissions by tracking information, maintaining accurate records, and providing real-time forecasts for registered and prospective students to inform KPI reports.
• Collaborate with Heads of Key Stages/Schools to arrange transition events for parents, monitoring student movement, and organizing personal meetings with families to aid retention.
• Establish and grow relationships with educational agents globally, staying current on the school’s international offerings.
• Visit new and existing markets to promote the school’s admissions priorities as appropriate.
• Stay informed about market conditions, recruitment trends, and emerging markets, sharing insights with relevant school staff to inform strategy.

3. Driving Engagement & Partnerships:

• In consultation with the Head of Admissions, Director of Boarding, and Head of Marketing, develop and embed an effective international student recruitment strategy, including identifying new markets and fostering new agent relationships.
• Work closely with the Head of Marketing to ensure messaging is relevant across international and domestic markets, advising on marketing collateral, translated materials, and social media content.
• Collaborate with Heads of Schools and the Head of Marketing to share “Amazing Learning” successes, influencing new leads and retention.
• Assist with organizing Open Events and corporate events involving local businesses for recruitment and retention.
• Work with the Head of Admissions to organize Familiarisation Agent visits to the School and attend national and global recruitment fairs as required.
• Support Heads of Schools in building mutually beneficial relationships with feeder schools, universities, local businesses, government entities, education agents, and other organizations to maximize recruitment and retention.

Candidate Profile: Who You Are

We’re seeking a highly organized, customer-focused individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Person Specification:

• Exceptional organizational abilities.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); familiarity with HubSpot and Engage is a plus.
• Strong customer service ethos and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• A collaborative team player.

Competencies:

• High attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Skilled at prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently.
• Confident communication across all levels of seniority.
• Ability to deliver practical solutions to challenges.
• Proficiency in reporting and analyzing data.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A Degree, relevant professional qualifications, or equivalent work-related experience.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience working within a school’s admissions team is preferable.
• Existing relationships with educational agents would be a significant asset.

Our Commitment to Your Growth: What We Offer

At Claremont School, we value and nurture talent. We are dedicated to helping you fulfill your potential within a supportive, friendly, and collaborative environment. We encourage your ideas and feedback to continuously improve our ways of working.

Beyond a competitive salary and bonus scheme, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Visa Sponsorship available for the right candidate.
• A modern and flexible “Smarter Working Scheme” that supports work-life balance, allowing work from various locations and not requiring 5 days in the office.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Flexi-time (for Grades 1-9 roles).
• Three volunteering days per year in Sutton.
• Comprehensive learning and development programs.
• Local and national discounts for shopping, dining, and leisure.
• Interest-free season ticket loans.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Car parking scheme.¹
• Bicycle loan facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Zip car² scheme.
• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses.
• Confidential wellbeing and counselling support.
• Subsidized gym membership.

Applying for the Role

Please apply online by outlining your skills, abilities, and experience that make you an ideal candidate. Ensure you refer to the requirements in the job profile when completing your application.

To promote fairness and reduce bias, our shortlisting process anonymizes personal information (e.g., name, title). Applications are reviewed based on how well you meet the role’s requirements and criteria.

The closing date is a guide; we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. We strongly advise submitting your application as soon as possible.

Safeguarding & Diversity Commitment

Claremont School is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Criminal Background Check (DBS) or equivalent, covering the previous 10 years of employment history.

We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming school community, aiming for a workforce that reflects this. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially Black, Asian,³ and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.

We champion family-friendly policies, flexible working, and inclusive staff networks to further our diversity agenda.

Ready to join a school that puts learning at its heart and empowers students and staff to excel? Apply now!