Admissions Coordinator

ENGLAND’S INDEPENDENT SCHOOL OF THE YEAR 2019

THE SUNDAY TIMES

ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR

11+ ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR CONTENTS

3. The School

4. The City

5. The Role

6. Further Details

7. The Application Process

11+ ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR THE SCHOOL

Brighton is one of England’s leading In 2015, there was a full ISI inspection in schools and the oldest public school in which the College was awarded the top grade Sussex. The College comprises the in every single category, including an ‘Exceptional’ for teaching and learning. Senior School, educating 1,000 pupils aged 13–18, and the Lower School, There has also been major investment in educating 100 pupils aged 11–13. new facilities over the last ten years. This has seen the construction of five major The Brighton College family of schools also buildings on the main site, a new cricket includes Brighton College Prep School, St pavilion and a major sports hub on our Christopher’s and Handcross Park, educating a Jubilee Ground site. Brighton has also further 1,150 children aged 3 to 13. Overseas, purchased the former site of Roedean the College has opened Brighton College Abu Junior School, allowing for the relocation of Dhabi, Brighton College Al Ain and Brighton the Pre-Prep School, and the expansion of College Dubai in the UAE, and Brighton the College on the main site. A new College Bangkok in Thailand. Brighton College boarding house opened in September 2013 Singapore is due to open in September 2020. in the Main Quad which, together with a new Entrance Tower completed in Examination results are strong and the College December 2014, completes the original is among the highest performing schools in Thomas Jackson designs of the 1880s. A England at GCSE and A-level. In 2019, 94% of new Music School opened in January 2016, grades at GCSE were at 9, 8 or 7 (equivalent to and a new teaching block (including 22 the old A* and A), whilst 97% of grades at classrooms for maths, history, economics, A-level were at A*, A or B. The last five years politics and EAL, alongside an innovative have also been the best five for Oxbridge Creative Learning Centre) opened in success in the 168-year history of the College, September 2017. A new Centre for Sport with 37 pupils securing offers in 2019. and Science is under construction and is due to open in early 2020; it will include eighteen state-of-the-art laboratories, The Sunday Times awarded Brighton College alongside a new sports hall, 25-metre the title of England’s Independent School of swimming pool, fitness centre and roof-top the Year 2019, the second time in a decade the running track. school has won this accolade. The Week magazine named Brighton College the ‘Most forward-thinking school in Britain’ for two Above all, Brighton is a very happy place. year’s running in 2017 and 2018. Tatler We pride ourselves on being a warm, magazine awarded Richard Cairns the title of inclusive and respectful community, where Head Master of the Year 2012-13, and our staff are delightful and positive and our Brighton College was named UK Independent pupils are intellectually curious and School of the Year 2013- 14 at the charming. Independent Schools Awards.

11+ ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR THE CITY

The College enjoys its location in Brighton, one of Britain’s youngest The Staff Common Room social committee cities and one of the most vibrant organises a regular series of events, from wine in Europe. tasting to beach volleyball. Transport links are also excellent, Brighton being within easy travelling distance of London (50 minutes by

train), and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport. In 2017, a national survey identified Brighton Portsmouth, Newhaven and the Channel as the ‘happiest city in the UK’ and it regularly Tunnel provide accessible links with the features within the top handful of cities for Continent. quality of life in the UK. With an extensive beach and seafront, and proximity to beautiful rural Brighton is also a university city, and the areas (including the South Downs National College has good links with both the University Park) the opportunities for recreation and of Sussex and Brighton University. Our annual leisure are varied and numerous. involvement in the Pride parade has

ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR THE ROLE

The College is seeking to appoint rience of the College. an Admissions Co-ordinator ASAP  In association with the Director of Admis- on a permanent basis. sions, managing and implementing the examination assessment and interview pro-

cess for prospective pupils, including Com- THE ROLE mon Entrance, Common Academic Scholar- This is a key position within the Admissions Depart- ships and other points of entry at 13+ , 14+ ment at Brighton College, and demands exception- and 16+. al communication and administration skills, energy and enthusiasm, together with a determination to  Keeping prospective parents informed deliver the college’s 16+ UK pupil recruitment tar- about the progress of their applications and gets. As the first point of contact for enquiries re- about school events and news. garding admission to the Senior School at ages 13+ for Scholarships, 14+ and 16+ UK, you will advise  Maintaining close links with feeder schools. parents about all areas of the admissions process including procedures, scholarship opportunities,  Liaising with overseas prospective parents timescales and availability of places. You will re- and agents as required and organising as- spond to enquiries and applications with utmost sessments and their timely return. professionalism and efficiency, at every stage com- municating the benefits offered by the college and  Maintaining the iSAMS database, ensuring it ensuring that prospective parents and pupils enjoy is up to date and accurate and producing a positive experience of this leading UK school. reports as appropriate.

 Attending Open Mornings/Evenings and DUTIES other events, as required.

Direct responsibility for 16+ UK and 14+ admis-  Updating annually all literature connected sions, ensuring that targets for registrations, confir- with Admissions for your key areas mations and final acceptances are achieved:  Keeping up to date with HMC and other key  Providing effective and efficient manage- guidelines. ment of enquiries from prospective parents,  Delivering to any reasonable request by replying to queries, sending out prospectus- senior management. es, advising on scholarship and other admissions criteria and organising individual visits  Awareness and implementation of GDPR. to the school.  Organising Overseas recruitment trips  Managing and effecting the registration of

prospective pupils, efficiently processing all applications to ensure records are current SKILLS REQUIRED and correct and ensuring the timely pay-  Excellent communication skills. ment of deposits and other fees as appropriate.  The ability to work within a team.

 Organising programmes for 13+ scholar-  A warm and professional telephone manner. ships and events such as Open Days, Taster  An enthusiasm for achieving targets and deliver- Days and Orientation Days for prospective ing exceptional customer service. parents and pupils and producing attendee  An ability to demonstrate excellent interperson- lists. al and administrative skills.  Organising individual visits by prospective  Good IT literacy with excellent Word and Excel parents and meeting parents and potential skills. pupils, providing them with a positive expe-

11+ ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR FURTHER DETAILS

HOURS OF WORK BENEFITS

 37.5 Hours per week (excluding lunch),  Job specific Learning and Development 8.30am—5.00pm Monday to Friday. In addi- programme available to all employees. tion to this, a maximum of six Saturdays per  Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton year. College after successfully passing probation  This is an all year round position. period (where applicable).

 Complimentary Lunch is provided during term HOLIDAYS time.  20 days in addition to bank holidays rising  Brighton College provides a contributory to 25 after 2 years’ service. pension scheme, which all eligible employees  Where possible, these should be taken will be automatically enrolled into within 3 during the school holidays. Subject to months of commencement of employment. operational requirements, additional days  Well-being programme including; healthy heart may be awarded during the period between checks, access to books, magazines and DVDs Christmas and the New Year. from the College Library, fitness classes and English Language classes.

 Sodexo Lifestyle Saving Programme.

11+ ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates should complete an application SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL form, which is available on our website, and OPPORTUNITIES submit it with your CV to Brighton College is committed to safeguarding and [email protected] by Friday promotingthe welfare of children and young people, 28th February 2020. and expects all staffand volunteers to share this

commitment. Any offerof employment will be

Applications will be considered on a rolling subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt basis and early application is therefore of satisfactory references, the College’s encouraged. pre-employment medical questionnaire,relevant original ID documentationand examination certifi- Any enquiries about the cates. The College understands that a robust, fair application procedure should be emailed to and transparent recruitment and selection policy [email protected] or by calling plays a central role in achieving this aim. the HR Department on 01273 704386.

The College is committed to ensuring that the REMUNERATION recruitment and selection of staff is conducted in a manner that is systematic, efficient and The salary for this position is £25,000 per an- effective and promotes equality of opportunity. num. Our full equal opportunities policy is available on the ‘Vacancies’ link on our website.

ENGLAND’S INDEPENDENT SCHOOL OF THE YEAR 2019

THE SUNDAY TIMES