Admissions Assistant

**Description**

**ISP School Admissions Assistant Role Profile**
**Purpose of Role**

St George's School Madrid is part of the ISP Schools group, a network of 12 private schools in Spain, experts in British and international education, and part of the International Schools Partnership, one of the largest education groups in the world, with 104 schools and over 70,000 students in 26 countries, is a member of Admissions Assistant.

**Reporting to: Admissions Manager of SGM**

**JOB SUMMARY**

The Admissions assistant consistently works towards outstanding performance across all professional standards, ensuring safeguarding, successful outcomes and efficient and effective administrative operations.

To work as part of the administrative team, providing a friendly and welcoming service to students, staff, families and visitors in a manner that truly reflects the values of our school. The post holder is expected to be able to prioritize tasks and to manage their workload with a minimum of supervision.
The school’s pursuit of excellence begins at our front gates and this role should actively seek to ensure an outstanding public perception of our operations and provision.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Management of Admissions and Appointments
- Management of Interviews with new families
- Analysis of Competitors
- Data and Document management of all students
- Management of Entrance tests and Evaluations
- Organisation of events to promote the school

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

The above details are not exhaustive and the postholder may be required to undertake tasks, roles andr responsibilities as may reasonably be assigned to him/her by the Leadership Team.
- Assisting in creation and Design of Advertising and Campaigns
- Report to Central Office (KPI reports)
- General Administrative Support

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**

Education and Skills

Essential:

- Native level of English and Spanish
- Flexible, positive and “can-do” attitude to work
- Successful relevant experience

Desirable:

- Similar experience in a business or academic environment.

Competencies for the Role

Role Specific:

- To be approachable to children, families, and staff.
- To be able to work professionally as part of a team.
- To be flexible, friendly and cooperative when working with colleagues.
- To communicate clearly to families, students and staff and resolve any issues quickly and professionally.
- To communicate effectively and with empathy both verbally and in writing.

**ISP Principles**
**Begin with our children and students.**Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

**Treat everyone with care and respect.**We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

**Learn continuously.**Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

**ISP Leadership Competencies**
You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.
- **Collaboration.**Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.
- **Learning & Getting Better.**Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.
- **Innovation Leadership.** Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire others through the process of creation through to completion.
- ** Outcome driven.**Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.
- **Resilience.**Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
- **Community Focus.** Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.
- **Integrity & Ethical Management.** Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision, Purpose, and Principles.
- **Leading & Inspiring Others.** Supports, encourages, and inspires students, colleagues and teams so that they give their best.
- **Understanding People.** Is a very good judge of talent, can objectively articulate the strengths and motivations of people inside or outside the organisation.
**- ** Influencing & Communication.** Consistently informs, influences, and inspires students, parents, and colleagues through timely and effective communication.
**- ** Agile.**Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves problems by providing