Job Description
International Admissions Officer
Shebbear College, Devon
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: December 2026
We are seeking an organised and enthusiastic International Admissions Officer to join our team at Shebbear College.
Shebbear College is a small independent day and boarding school of around 300 pupils, for boys and girls aged 2 to 18. Set within 85 acres of beautiful countryside between Dartmoor and Exmoor, we pride ourselves on knowing every pupil as an individual, recognising their potential and helping them to achieve their very best.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering the College's international pupil recruitment and admissions strategy. Working closely with the Head of Marketing and Admissions, the Head of Shebbear College and the wider Inspired Learning Group admissions team, you will manage the admissions journey for prospective international pupils from initial enquiry through to enrolment. The successful candidate will build strong relationships with international families, education agents and recruitment partners, support international recruitment activities and events, maintain accurate admissions records and CRM systems, and help ensure compliance with relevant visa, immigration and safeguarding requirements.
The role will involve travel within the UK and internationally to support pupil recruitment and represent the College at events, exhibitions and recruitment fairs.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a professional, organised and customer-focused individual who enjoys building relationships and delivering an exceptional experience for prospective families.
You will ideally have:
• Experience in admissions, recruitment, customer service or a similar relationship-focused role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience maintaining accurate records, databases or CRM systems.
• A proactive approach and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to build positive relationships with families, agents and colleagues.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• A willingness to travel within the UK and internationally as required.
• An understanding of safeguarding, compliance and confidentiality within an educational setting.
• Experience of international admissions, working with overseas education agents, or knowledge of international education markets would be advantageous.
Benefits of Service
• Working in a small, friendly school in a stunning rural location.
• Competitive salary dependent on qualifications, skills and experience.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Centre on site during term time.
• Free use of College facilities, including the gymnasium.
• Opportunity to travel internationally as part of the role.
Application Process
All applicants must complete the application form on the following link: https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001440
Closing Date: 16th November 2026
Early applications are encouraged and Shebbear College reserves the right to close the recruitment process earlier than advertised, should a high volume of suitable applications be received.
PLEASE NOTE: Shebbear College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment including regular training attendance. The successful applicant will be offered the post subject to receipt of satisfactory written references, proof of appropriate qualifications, Health questionnaire, a check of online search engines and websites of publicly available information that does not identify the applicant as potentially unsuitable to work within a school setting, proof of identity, a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, an overseas police check if required and confirmation of the right to work in the UK. Please refer to the Recruitment Selection and Disclosures Policy and Procedure on the school website.