Wellington College Education (China)

Admissions Officer of EYCS

ABOUT US 

We are Learners, Connectors and Changemakers 

At Wellington College Education (China), we offer a pioneering education to serve and help shape a better world. We inspire our children to be the best version of themselves, to take pride in where they come from and to be the change they wish to see in the world. 

The Wellington College, United Kingdom (TWC)

Wellington College in England was founded by Queen Victoria in 1859 as a national monument to Britain’s most renowned military figure, the Duke of Wellington. Over 160 years later, the College is one of the most respected schools in the United Kingdom and one of its greatest educational institutions — pioneering, innovating, and transforming education for girls and boys. 

Wellington College Education (China) (WCEC)

Wellington College Education (China) is part of Wellington College Education, a global network of schools united by a 160-year history of excellence with roots in the UK. We operate premium international schools under the Wellington brand and bilingual schools under the Hiba brand. We currently have six campuses in four cities in China, including Tianjin, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Nantong, with a school soon to open in San Francisco as well. Together, our schools serve more than 5,000 pupils. 

Guided by a shared vision of pioneering education to serve and help shape a better world, we are an inclusive community of unique individuals with passion, integrity

and a commitment to our pupils and each other. Grounded in our five core values, we are a workplace where ideas are realised, bonds are forged and futures

can be shaped together as one team, one family. 

WCEC Central Office 

To support our schools in achieving excellence, a group of senior leaders in the Central Office set standards and strengthen operations. The Central Office provides expertise in human resources, finance, legal, marketing, facilities, academics and more. It provides support for schools within the organisation while leading new projects in China and beyond, from the design to curriculum development to pre-opening, the team plays a vital role across the organisation. 

Working for Wellington College Education (China) 

WCEC is an inclusive community of unique individuals with passion, integrity and a commitment to each other. Grounded in the Wellington Values, we are a workplace where ideas are realised, bonds are forged and futures can be shaped together.

We empower our employees to grow, with a confidence that inspires our colleagues, opens new opportunities and adds real value to everything we do.

At Wellington, we are our people, and we pride ourselves on the care and opportunities we provide to our employees. Over 50% of our most senior leaders are promoted internally. We offer an exceptional range of learning and development opportunities. These include our internal and external coaching programmes, the WCEC High Potential Leadership Programme and a wide range of academic and non-academic training courses designed to take employees through to middle leadership, senior leadership and beyond. To view our full directory of learning and development opportunities, please see the WCEC Course Directory.

Wellington College Education (China) has been awarded the HR Asia ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia’ Award for 6 years running. 

Role Description

JOB TITLE

Admissions Officer of EYCS

DEPARTMENT

Admissions

LOCATION

Shanghai

SUPERVISOR

Admissions Manager

OBJECTIVES

The Admissions Officer of EYCS provide direct assistance and reporting to the Admissions Manager. The Admissions Officer of EYCS will coordinate admissions of pupils at all points of entry for the College, with the objective of maximising enrolment of pupils with high academic, artistic, sporting, musical and creative achievement, and who will embody the Wellington values and identity. 

The Admissions Officer of EYCS will work closely with the Admissions Manager to develop and implement effective admissions policies, processes and procedures, ensuring the efficient operation of admissions functions from initial contact through to enrolment and beyond. The Admissions Officer of EYCS, working with a team of admissions, will meet prospective families, conduct highly professional school tours, articulate the Wellington Values and Identity and ensure that all admissions enquiries are dealt with in a timely, professional and effective manner. This person will ensure the accuracy of all pupil records and documents, as well as reporting on admissions and enrolment status on a regular basis.

The professional image and conduct of this person are crucial in emulating the ethos of the setting. The Admissions Officer of EYCS must operate in a timely, determined, and effective manner at all times. Autonomous, dedicated, determined and professional behavior will be key features of the post-holder’s practice and these will be consistently demonstrated at all times. The post holder must be able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders involved in the functions of Wellington College International Shanghai.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•Support Admissions Manager to manage of all aspects of the admissions process.

•Create a welcoming and professional environment for all families interested in Wellington College International Shanghai Early Years Campus.

•Coordinate, organise, schedule, manage, and communicate the logistics of weekly visits, interviews, assessment and tours for EYCS. 

•Track and respond to leads, enquiries, extensive and on-going phone, email, and in-person communication. 

•Act as the first point of contact for prospective families by providing a warm and welcoming personalized service.

•Lead school tours and provide information to prospective parents. 

•Maintain contact and relationships with parents and internal stakeholders throughout the enrolment process until the first day of school, providing ongoing support and guidance.

•Communicate new pupil enrollment and related new pupil and family information to all internal stakeholders.

•Support Admissions Manager to develop and implement effective admissions policies, processes and procedures in compliance with government regulations and in line with the school’s vision.

•Work closely with the Marketing Team on the marketing initiatives, events, and campaigns where needed. 

•Support Admissions Manager to produce various data reporting. 

•Actively represent the school in the local community with a view to increasing enrolment of high-quality pupils.

•Proactively plan, organise and attend admissions events including but not limited to Open Days/Coffee Mornings, parent information sessions and other.

•Work with the relevant internal parties to maintain the admissions page of the school website, and other admissions related technology (WeChat, Open Apply etc.)

•Any other duties commensurate with the post.

BASIC QUALIFICATION

Education: Bachelor’s degree or above

Language: Fluent in written and spoken English.

Working experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience within the education industry, preferably in the Shanghai region.

Management experience (if applicable):

EXPERTISE

As an employer of choice, Wellington College Education (China) is committed to making professional learning and personal development central to its ethos and approach. WCEC fully recognises its responsibilities for safeguarding children. Our safeguarding policy applies to all staff, governors and volunteers working in the Group.