Registrar

Required to start 28th August

Shrewsbury House School (Part of the St Paul’s School Group) IAPS Day Prep School for boys aged 4 – 13

Location: Surbiton/Thames Ditton area (Shrewsbury House School)

Contract: Term Time + 5 weeks | Permanent | Full-time (part-time can be considered)

The Opportunity

Shrewsbury House School, one of England’s oldest and most prestigious prep schools, is seeking an exceptional Registrar. As the "face of the school," you will be the first point of contact for prospective families, guiding them through the journey from initial enquiry to their son’s first day in the classroom.

This is a high-impact role working directly with the Executive Head, Head of Admissions and the Head of Trust Marketing to shape the school’s future cohort and maintain our reputation for excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship Management: Act as a warm, professional ambassador for the School.

• Admissions Pipeline: Manage the end-to-end journey for Reception through Year 8.

• Events: Leading Open Mornings, assessment days and marketing events.

• Strategic Growth: Building links with feeder schools and local nurseries.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a "people person" with a sharp eye for detail. You should have:

• Exceptional Communication: The ability to engage with discerning parents and young pupils alike.

• Organisation: Experience managing complex databases (e.g. SchoolBase) and admissions cycles.

• Energy: A proactive approach to marketing and event management.

• Note: Prior experience in an independent school setting is desirable but not essential for a candidate with high-level sales or customer relationship experience.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of the renowned St Paul’s School Group.

• Working weeks 38 per year (term time plus 5 weeks), paid year round.

• Competitive salary.

• Generous pension/Lunches provided/CPD opportunities/Non Contributory Employee Cash Plan/Cycle to Work Scheme/Death in Service Benefit.

• The role is full-time but part-time can be considered.

Applications should be emailed to Human Resources at [email protected] by noon on the closing date – 20th March. Applications will be considered as they are received and interviews will be held as and when suitable candidates apply. The School reserves the right to appoint at any point during the application process.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION POLICY STATEMENT

Shrewsbury House School Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS [Disclosure and Barring Service] disclosure and other checks, references, medical clearance and proof of legal right to work in the UK.