Head of Admissions

Employer

Streatham & Clapham High School - GDST

Location

London, Greater London

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time

Salary

TBC

Posted

2nd October 2026

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Expires

26th October 2026 08:00 AM

Contract Type

Permanent

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Job ID

1577515

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

• Contract Type :Permanent
• Job ID: 1577515

Salary: London Support Staff Grade 5

Salary range of £50,322 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Streatham & Clapham High School is seeking an outstanding Head of Admissions to lead the admissions journey across our Prep and Senior school, from a parent's first enquiry through to a girl's first day with us. This is a role with genuine influence: you will shape our admissions strategy alongside the Director of Marketing & Communications, contribute to senior leadership discussions on recruitment and retention, and report on your impact to the Head, the GDST and governors.

You will be championing a school with a warm, family ethos and an excellent academic record, where girls thrive from Nursery through to Sixth Form. With the backing of the Girls' Day School Trust, recent investment in our facilities and a collaborative Marketing & Admissions team, you will have the support and platform to make a real difference. The breadth of the role, spanning strategy, data and CRM insight, events, international admissions and the leadership of two Admissions Officers, offers excellent scope to grow your career in the independent sector.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a warm, organised and persuasive communicator with a customer relations background, confident use of CRM and data, and a strong record of delivering high-impact events. You will build easy, trusted relationships with families, colleagues and feeder schools, and bring the attention to detail that a seamless admissions experience demands. Experience in school admissions, international recruitment or leading a small team would be an advantage. Above all, you will be an enthusiastic ambassador for girls' education and the GDST, ready to tell our story with confidence and pride.

About Streatham & Clapham High School

Streatham & Clapham High School is a vibrant, exciting and fulfilling place in which to work. The School is characterised by a warm, welcoming and supportive atmosphere. New colleagues are supported through a personalised induction programme.

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression

• Access to extensive professional development opportunities

• Training grants for qualifications

• Generous pension schemes

• Free life assurance benefit

• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

• Free lunches for all staff during term time

• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans

• A Cycle to Work scheme

• Good transport links

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and to apply please click the fast apply button.

Applications should be received no later than 8:00am on the 26 October 2026.

First round interviews and assessments will take place on 2 November 2026. Candidates who are successful at this stage will be invited to attend a second round of interviews on 6 November 2026.

The school reserves the right to appoint an exceptional candidate at any stage of the application process.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.