Admissions Assistant (Nursery to Reception)

20 hours per week, Monday to Friday Monkton term-time (plus inset) only, based at our Prep School Permanent Contract FTE starting salary of £30,000, actual salary £11,250 Start date: 25th August 2026 At Monkton Combe School, Admissions is not about paperwork; it’s about people. We are looking for a warm, confident, organised and proactive Admissions Assistant to join our friendly and ambitious team on a permanent basis. This role is part-time, Monkton term-time only and specifically focuses on admissions into our Nursery through to Reception. This is a role for someone who loves talking to people, building relationships and helping families make one of the most important decisions of their lives. If you enjoy picking up the phone, following up leads, guiding customers through a journey and making people feel genuinely valued, this could be the perfect role for you. What this role is really about: You will be the friendly first voice and reassuring constant for UK families exploring Monkton. From their first enquiry through to acceptance and joining, you will: build rapport with parents and pupils understand what families are looking for keep them warmly engaged and make sure no one ever feels forgotten This is a sales-minded, relationship-driven role; more than an administrative position. You will be actively moving families through the admissions journey, following up after visits, answering questions, inviting them back and making sure Monkton is always front of mind. Attention to detail is vital, as is the ability to pivot when no two days are the same. We’re looking for someone who is: Naturally warm, friendly and confident on the phone Comfortable talking to people all day and genuinely enjoys this Organised, efficient and detail-focused Proactive: you don’t wait to be chased, you do the contacting Motivated by helping people and getting results Calm, caring and professional with families You might come from a background in sales, customer service, h