Job Description

The King's School, Worcester is seeking an individual with outstanding interpersonal and organisational skills to take on the role of Registrar (Lower Years) to ensure continuity for our Admissions team during a period of maternity cover.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the 11+ and 12+ entry admissions and application process to our Lower Years, from point of initial enquiry through to enrolment.

Working alongside the Registrar for Middle Years and Sixth Form, across all aspects of the Foundation's admissions process and pipeline management, the postholder will strive to optimise the conversion of enquiries from external applicants, as well as overseeing the smooth transition of Year Six pupils from our two Prep Schools, King's Hawford and King's St Alban's.

This is a fixed term maternity cover role, anticipated to commence at the end of January 2026, 30 hours per week to be worked across a minimum of 4 days, year-round.

We're looking for applicants who can demonstrate:

A warm and engaging personality with a genuine enthusiasm for meeting people First rate administration and IT skills, and an eye for detail Previous experience in a customer-facing role in the service sector, preferably in sales Excellent oral and written communication skills.

What we can offer you:

A fantastic opportunity to work within our hard-working and friendly Foundation Admissions Team A supportive and collaborative team environment The opportunity to make a real difference to children's educational journeys A wide range of staff benefits (please see details below).

Salary:

An annual salary of 24,000 - 27,500 depending on experience (based on working 30 hours per week, year round)

Working pattern:

The role is part-time, 30 hours per week, year-round

Start date:

Anticipated to be end of January 2026

Questions?

Please message us at

recruitment@ksw.org.uk

, we'll be happy to help

How to apply

To apply, please read the job description which can be found on the Vacancies page of our website:

https://www.ksw.org.uk/current-kings-foundation-vacancies/

. Applicants can choose to complete either a downloadable application form which can be found on the link above, or the TES online application form:

https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/admissions-registrar-lower-years-worcestershire-2256794

When completing the supporting statement of the application form or submitting a cover letter, please ensure that you refer to the job description and person specification. Please also provide a detailed employment history.

Deadline for applications: 9am, Monday 10 November 2025

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates and appoint to the role before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.*
Interviews are currently planned for Tuesday 18th November. Please note that the King's Foundation is unable to provide visa sponsorship for successful applicants who do not hold the right to work in the UK.

The King's Foundation

King's Worcester is a hugely welcoming and fulfilling place to work. We are incredibly proud of our reputation. Our employees and our enviable King's community is what sets our school apart. We are committed to recruiting the best candidates, who join us from a diverse range of backgrounds, including other educational settings, industry or the commercial world. We are also committed to developing and helping colleagues to thrive while they are here at King's. Careers at King's Worcester are exceptionally rewarding in many ways. Here's what we can offer you...

We promote the values of mutual respect and integrity at every level in the Foundation, and we are an equal opportunities employer. A highly successful, well-resourced school with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a positive outlook. A competitive salary, commensurate with the importance of the post and with the experience and qualities of the successful candidate. Access to an Aviva Defined Contribution Pension Scheme for teaching and support staff. A generous fee remission for up to two children of employees who attend schools in the King's Foundation (pro-rata for part-time staff), following two years of service. A genuinely rewarding role as well as career development and support for professional studies, if appropriate. Whatever the role, we offer excellent training and development. We are also committed to promoting from within whenever we can, giving the chance to build a great future at King's. Access to the School's outstanding sports facilities including the gym and swimming pool at agreed times. Staff are able to purchase private medical insurance through the School in order to benefit from group premium rates. Lunch is provided for employees during the school day, plus hot drinks and snacks. Employees have full use of School library resources and services. Cycle to Work Scheme Free Yoga classes. Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
The King's Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration form in relation to any criminal record or information that may make you unsuitable to work with children, and will be subject to an online search.

In order to provide our pupils with a well-rounded and enriched educational experience that is truly representative of the world in which they grow up, the King's Foundation strives to place equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that we build a community which is truly representative of all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that we will do that best if our employees come from different backgrounds and if we create an environment of inclusion and belonging for them.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: 24,000.00-27,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free fitness classes Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym Private medical insurance Sick pay
Work Location: In person