Head of International Admissions

Package Description

Location: Repton School, Repton

Reports to: Director of Admissions

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive Salary. Commensurate with skills and experience.

Job Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity to lead Repton’s international recruitment and admissions strategy, attracting high-calibre students from around the world.

The Director of International Admissions will drive global recruitment, focusing on academic, sporting, and performing arts talent. Acting as an ambassador for Repton, they will represent the School at international fairs and events, build strong relationships with agents and partners, and oversee the full admissions process from enquiry to enrolment.

The role also includes marketing responsibilities within international markets, working closely with the Marketing team to create compelling materials and maintain engagement with agents. As the main point of contact for international families, the postholder will provide personalised support throughout the admissions journey, including visa guidance and orientation, ensuring a smooth transition into Repton’s boarding community.

Please submit your application online by 15th December 2025

Should you wish to complete an offline application form, or should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR team via HR@repton.org.uk.

Main Responsibilities

International Recruitment

• Drive strategies to attract high-quality international students, focusing on academic, sporting, and performing arts talent.
• Represent Repton at global fairs and events; build strong relationships with agents, consultants, and sports academies.
• Collaborate with Admissions and Sports Directors to align recruitment with school teams and scholarship opportunities.

Admissions & Enrolment

• Manage the full admissions process from enquiry to enrolment.
• Assess academic and extracurricular achievements; coordinate interviews, assessments, and trials.
• Support families with visas and compliance; welcome new students at term start.

Marketing & Communication

• Maintain regular agent communication and engagement.
• Work with Marketing to create tailored international recruitment materials and online content.
• Provide reports and analysis on visits, events, and agent meetings.

Family & Student Support

• Act as the main contact for international families, offering personalised guidance on relocation and boarding life.
• Assist with induction and orientation to ensure smooth integration into the school community.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities please refer to the job description.

About Repton School

Repton is the ancient capital of Mercia, and the School, founded in 1557 from a bequest from Sir John Port of Etwall, was established on the site of a 7th century Anglo-Saxon Benedictine abbey and latterly a 12th century Augustinian priory and the School today incorporates many of the original buildings from the estate.

The School has over one thousand pupils across the Prep and Senior School, making it large enough to achieve excellence in and out of the classroom, yet small enough for individuals to grow and succeed. Repton and Repton Prep have always enjoyed a very close relationship and in 2020, the schools became a through-school.

At Repton Senior, each pupil, whether day or boarding, is a member of a House. Academic standards are high and creative activities, including music, art, drama and design, flourish. The School has a national profile in sport, in particular in football, hockey, cricket and swimming. Our pupils thrive both in and out of the classroom and they develop the skills, qualities and values that will lead to a successful life. 

Repton was one of the first British schools to set up overseas schools with the establishment of Repton School Dubai in 2007, and the development of a community of international schools is key to Repton’s future vision. Currently, Repton has schools in Dubai (2), Abu Dhabi (2), China, and Egypt, with plans to open a further four more over the next few years. Repton also includes five schools in the UK (Repton, Repton Prep, St Wystan’s, Vinehall and Marlborough House) with the ambition to grow its UK family of schools.