Shiplake College - Admissions Events Coordinator

Summary

Shiplake College is seeking an enthusiastic and customer-focused Admissions Events Coordinator to play a key role in delivering a warm, professional and memorable experience for prospective pupils and their families.

Detail

Working closely with the Head of Admissions you will coordinate the operational delivery of a wide range of admissions and school events, helping to ensure every visitor receives an outstanding introduction to the College. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines event planning, administration and working collaboratively with colleagues across the College to help showcase all that Shiplake has to offer.

You will take responsibility for the organisation and smooth running of numerous admissions events throughout the year, including Open Mornings, Assessment Days, Taster Days, Scholarship Assessments, Welcome Events and New Parent Information Evenings. From coordinating venues and catering to preparing visitor information, signage and event materials, you will ensure every detail is carefully managed.

This is a part-time, term-time only (plus INSET) role working 30 hours per week to start as soon as possible and on a fixed term contract until 15 December 2027. Some flexibility will be required in the working hours for evening and weekend events.

Shiplake College is an independent boarding and day school for around 620 pupils aged 11 to 18. There has been a co-educational Sixth Form since 1998 and since September 2023 girls have been welcomed into Year 7 as the College became fully co-educational. Situated in 63 acres of beautiful countryside near Henley-on-Thames, we offer an outstanding education based on small class sizes, excellent facilities and dedicated teaching staff.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent free lunches and a contributory pension scheme together with access to our gym and sporting facilities and an excellent working environment.

Please visit our website to learn more about the College, our community and our values.

Closing Date: 10am on Friday 16 October 2026

Interviews will be held by arrangement

Early applications are welcomed, as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.

A candidate pack and application form can be obtained from

https://www.shiplake.org.uk/about-shiplake/job-vacancies

Co-educational day and boarding school for ages 11-18

HMC, The Society of Heads, BSA

As we manage all recruitment directly, we kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this or any future vacancies.

Documents

• Admissions Events Coordinator Oct 2026 V2 PDF Document