Admissions Manager

Dubai British School Mira is currently recruiting for their founding year of operation. Dubai British School Mira is seeking to hire a highly motivated and experienced Admissions Manager to join its founding team . This is a rare and exciting opportunity for suitably qualified professionals who are innovative, cognitively agile, are committed to continual professional learning, and are passionate about building culture and community. Successful candidates will become part of the Founding Team at Dubai British School Mira and will be expected to embrace and embody our vision of ‘Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve’, whilst continually supporting the growth and development of our learning community within the school’s world-class facilities. Job Purpose To achieve or exceed the opening admissions target and to ensure that a high level of customer service is provided to all prospective families. The Admissions Manager is primarily responsible for recruiting and managing her team & ensuring they all meet prospective families and enroll students into the school. Post enrolment, ensuring that the registration process with the regulators is complied with and that all student files are complete. Key Accountabilities To set up the Admissions Team and work very closely with the founding Principal and Head of Admissions to recruit students. Provide the Principal, CO and SLT with regular updates on Admissions Data To work closely with the Marketing Executive to determine and implement a PR and Marketing strategy for the school geared towards recruiting new students To report school enrolment figures including the 4 pillars of Admissions; Enrolment, Leavers, Assessments and tours, weekly to the SLT in school and Central Office To complete a monthly report to summarise the successes and changes in the Admissions department for the in-school SLT & Central Office. Manage the application approvals process with the Principal, Heads of School and the SEN team To liaise with the Accounts Department on issuing of invoices for new students and to ensure that all data is current on the Net Suite & CRM system Provide a high-quality customer care for all enquiries to the school for admissions Develop and conduct school tours for prospective families if and when required Meet parents who are interested in enrolling their children into the school Manage and conduct assessments including those from overseas in liaison with relevant Heads of School, EAL and SEN staff Oversee the registration of students on KHDA/ADEK school system Maintain and secure all student files (paper and electronic) Ensure the efficiency of the admissions process throughout the year Collate and present monthly reports for SLT and Central Office (CO) Efficiently manage all prospective parents’ enquiries related to admitting pupils to the school Manage all placement tests or interviews for new entrants to school and collate results Arrange the placement of pupils in classes with the approval of Heads of Sections Manage the initial induction of new families and pupils Oversee all registration procedures Oversee database development and management Manage wait lists and ensure the school’s admissions policy is transparent and adhered to Benchmark the school’s admissions procedures against leading competitors Review admissions policies and procedures (including data collection) with the Principal Advise staff of any additional information relating to new and departing pupils Liaise with the Registrar regarding Ministry of Education, KHDA and/or ADEK requirements. Ensure the availability of testing materials e.g., online CATS purchase Ensure withdrawal forms are completed for departing pupils and actively pursue retention where possible Ensure the managing and compliance of the Admission Department Ensure the maintenance of all student files Ensure all new families receive the correct induction into the school Requirements: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field Experience: Previous experience in Admissions is preferred but not essential, otherwise 3+ years of sales, marketing or customer service experience in a related service delivery industry Be well organized with excellent customer service skills. A sound knowledge of the school and the curriculum on offer is an asset. Exhibit exemplary written/ spoken English. Demonstrate competence in computer technical skills using Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point and other related programs/ software for educational and business office use. Hold excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to aid in daily contact with a diverse population. Have the ability to manage and encourage staff under direct supervision to operate as members of an effective team. Demonstrate skills in forward thinking and being able to anticipate and prioritize work including managing their own time. Have the ability to multi-task and the ability to work creatively, independently and under pressure. Attributes: Collaborative team player and empathetic listener Integrity, strategic thinker, able to convert vision into action Internationally minded, emotional intelligence, intercultural awareness, creative, persuasive, flexible and capable of managing growth and instilling high standards Ou r School Dubai British School Mira is part of the Taaleem family of schools and will offer an exceptional learning experience for more than 1600 students aged between 3 and 18 years of age. The school is unique in many ways and has been built to the highest specifications, informed by forward-thinking approaches to learning. Facilities include large, light and airy classrooms; purposefully-designed, shaded, outdoor learning spaces; extensive sports facilities, including an 8-lane 25-metre swimming pool with training pool, tennis courts, a fully-equipped functional gym space and multiple sports halls; a food technology room; a digital arts space and a large black-box theatre.Our multi-cultural environment offers an exceptional combination: the best of a well-rounded British education, delivered within a truly international community. Nurturing high levels of wellbeing is central to our mission, and so creating a caring and supportive environment which allows both staff and students to thrive is essential. Dubai British School Mira will follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework in the Foundation Stage, before moving into the National Curriculum for England from Year 1 through to GCSE, BTEC and A-Level pathways in the Secondary school. The curriculum is significantly influenced by the local context and culture within a global setting and is enhanced by the purposeful use of technology. Interdisciplinary learning will allow children to deepen their understanding of concepts across the curriculum, with STEAM playing an integral role in this. Curriculum enrichment is crucial in providing routes for learners to grow. Experiences offered both within and outside of the school setting will allow children to find and follow their passions; the broad and balanced extra-curricular programme will also harness this zeal. Through the carefully constructed curriculum, learners will become adept at understanding themselves, their learning journey and how to pursue their potential. Gaining a deeper understanding of who they are will allow them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally as they become global citizens and leaders of the future.The curriculum will be delivered through the highest-quality teaching, with all learners being understood, nurtured, and celebrated. High standards maintained consistently across the school will ensure all children fulfil their potential as well-rounded individuals. Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks. 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