Job Description

Downe House

West Berkshire

Salary:

Competitive

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Start date:

23 September 2025

Apply by:

16 September 2025

Job overview

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Assistant Registrar

Part time 25 hours per week, worked Monday-Friday all year round. Some additional hours required on occasion out of work hours/ Saturdays to assist with Admissions Open Events, approx. 8 Saturday mornings a year (additional pay given).





Downe House is a leading independent boarding school for girls aged 11-18, based in the village of Cold Ash near Thatcham. Our aim is to provide pupils with a wealth of academic, pastoral and co-curricular opportunities to allow them to grow into confident young women prepared to take on the world.

We are seeking an Assistant Registrar to join our successful Admissions team. The team manages the whole pupil admissions process, from handling prospective parent enquiries, up to a pupil's first day at the school. This is a varied role where you will be responsible for managing our international student visa applications, responding to prospective parent enquiries and building relationships with parents, and assisting with Admissions Open events and Assessment Days.

The successful candidate will have previous administration experience and possess excellent organisational and IT skills. We are looking for someone who is outgoing and comfortable working in a "front facing" role, regularly meeting with parents and pupils. You will be proactive in your work and able to provide exceptional levels of customer service. Previous experience of working in a school would be an advantage but is not essential.

Main Duties

Manage all stages of the visa application process for international students and support the Admissions team with all aspects of the admissions process. Arrange appointments for parents to meet the Headmistress and have a tour of the school. Respond promptly to prospective parent enquiries via various channels of communication and build relationships with parents so they feel supported during the admissions process. Work closely with the Registrar to organise student Assessment Days. Assist with meeting parents and prospective students, as well as giving tours and assisting with Open Events when required.

Benefits Include

Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions at 9% Delicious free meals while on duty Life insurance & critical illness cover Discounted school fees A supportive induction programme Beautiful working environment in a semi-rural location Modern gym and swimming pool facilities, for staff use at set times A variety of social occasions throughout the year

How to apply

Application forms can be downloaded from the bottom of the advert on our website at https://www.downehouse.net/about/vacancies





Please send your completed application form to recruitment@downehouse.net by the

closing date 16th September 2025

. We will review applications upon receipt and reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Own transport is essential as the school is in a rural location with no public transport links.

For further details you can contact the HR Department on 01635 204712 or email recuitment@downehouse.net

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks.

At Downe House we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion.

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About

Downe House

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Downe House

Cold Ash, Thatcham
Berkshire
RG18 9JJ
United Kingdom

+44 1635 200286

Situated in the town of Thatcham, in Berkshire, Downe House is an independent secondary school for girls aged between 11 and 18. It is both a day and boarding school. There are around 580 students enrolled at the school, the majority of whom are boarders. Downe House School was established in 1907 in Charles Darwin's formal home. It is located on 110 acres of land. There are 12 houses for those living on the campus. One of the houses is located in France where year eight students have the opportunity to spend a term.

Headteacher

Emma McKendrick

Values and Vision

Downe House aims to give every girl attending the school equal opportunities. The goal is for them to develop positive attitudes towards learning and become important figures in the local and global community. Children are encouraged to have excellent exam results, as well as personal development.

ISI Report

"There is positive leadership and a proactive approach to the health and well-being of the boarders. The health centre provides an outstanding service to the whole school. The welfare of pupils is at the heart of all the work that is done and the systems that are in place to support this aim. The pupils are well protected from harm with a written child protection policy that is regularly reviewed. The headmistress is the designated person in charge of child protection and works closely in this area with other members of the leadership team. Good attention is paid to overall health and safety matters supported by robust policies and comprehensive risk assessments."



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