Admissions Assistant
Location: Cascais, PT, 2750
Date: 30 Oct 2024
Application closing date:
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
In over 24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations.
ROLE SUMMARY:
King's College School, Cascais is one of the recent additions to the Inspired Group. The College is currently open to Year 9 and will be opening Year 10 next year. Pupils primarily study the Cambridge International curriculum but will be offering IGCSEs from other examination boards as well. When Year 12 opens in September 2026, the school will be running the International Baccalaureate.
The College has fast established a reputation for excellence in Portugal and is set to become one of the most highly prized education schools not only in Portugal but beyond.
This is an exciting time to join the team as we are designing our growth roadmap and new staff will be able to actively participate in this project.
To join our team, for an immediate start (green receipts contract - expected duration for 6 months) we are looking for an Admissions Assistant.
Reporting to the Head of Admissions, the Admissions Assistant is expected to present the King's College School Cascais' project to new families and give support throughout the admission process.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure all information requests are answered in due time – 24h policy.
Follow the admission process of new students according to the Admissions Policy.
Register pre-registration requests.
Schedule campus visits and student interviews.
Insert students' enrolment in the school portal.
Ensure that all parents' doubts are clarified.
Support the renewal process of current students.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
Professional, efficient, logical and well organised and committed to achieving outstanding student outcomes.
Excellent administrative skills, i.e., solid knowledge of general office procedures, proven front desk handling skills, experience in responding to routine letters and emails.
A positive attitude and approach to change and development.
Ability to relate to and empathise with pupils and to develop trusting and respectful relationships with them.
Respect for confidentiality of information concerning individual pupils and ability to use discretion in circumstances of disclosure.
Confidence with use of ICT.
A continuous improvement mindset.
High school certificates or equivalent.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
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