Admissions and Parent Experience Deputy

6 hours ago


Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Repton School, Abu Dhabi - Fry CampusUnited Arab Emirates Full time

**Salary**:
AED 10,000 - 12,000 depending on experience

**Job type**:
Full Time, Permanent

**Start date**:
January 2025

6 January 2025

**Job overview**:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic **Admissions and Parent Experience Deputy** to join our team at Repton Abu Dhabi for a January 2025 start.

**About Cognita**:
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger; ensuring they get an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

**About Repton Abu Dhabi**:
Repton Abu Dhabi, Reem Island is based in the heart of 'new Abu Dhabi'. We've been here since 2013, growing quickly due to our popularity with the local and expat community alike, and our quality was recently recognised by the British Schools Overseas (BSO) who adjudged us to be ‘Outstanding’ in every category.

We follow a British independent school curriculum that incorporates elements of the English National Curriculum but which allows highly skilled teachers to develop an appropriate curriculum for an independent school in an international environment.

All aspects of our curriculum are delivered with a rigour stemming from proven and traditional teaching methods and are bolstered by the latest innovations in teaching practice.

Further to this, the school has ready access to the latest in curriculum planning, assessment and monitoring strategies and the staff regularly review their teaching practices to ensure a fresh and dynamic approach to education.

**Role Overview**:
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant and inclusive school community, where your leadership will directly contribute to achieving the school’s enrolment goals and delivering exceptional experiences for students and their families.

**Skills, Experience & Responsibilities**:

- **Recruitment Initiatives**:

- Lead and organise school tours (virtual and in-person), Open Day events, and external recruitment activities.
- Ensure a seamless experience for walk in families and prospective students, promoting the school’s strengths.
- Analyse enrolment data to optimise recruitment strategies and improve conversion rates.
- **Retention and Community Engagement**:

- Coordinate and attend events aimed at strengthening relationships between the school and its families.
- Manage and contribute to social media efforts to align with recruitment, retention, and engagement goals.
- Gather and analyse feedback from parents to continuously enhance the admissions and parent experience.
- **Partnerships and Stakeholder Management**:

- Develop and maintain relationships with nurseries and educational partners to support recruitment.
- Oversee the Parent Ambassador program, engaging parents to promote the school and assist with events.
- Ensure positive relationships with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies.
- **Student Registration and Compliance**:

- Ensure timely and accurate student registration in line with ADEK and Ministry of Education regulations.
- Manage compliance documentation and oversee audits to ensure adherence to all standards.
- **Team Collaboration and Development**:

- Mentor and guide junior admissions staff, promoting best practices and a positive team culture.
- Work closely with the Marketing and Academic teams to support the school’s marketing plan and admissions strategies.
- **Administrative and Operational Support**:

- Manage communication with prospective and current families, ensuring professional and timely responses.
- Utilise internal systems for effective student information management.
- Oversee the student leaver process, conducting exit interviews and ensuring smooth transitions.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in admissions, customer service, or a related field, with a track record of success in a target-driven environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in data management, analysis, and Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of marketing principles and experience working cross-functionally.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet demanding activity targets.
- Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in English is essential.

**In return we offer**:

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