Permanent – Part Time – Term Time
Prior Park Schools are looking to appoint an Admissions Assistant for 30 hours per week, term time, to support the smooth and effective delivery of the admissions process for Prior Park College and Prior Park Paragon, providing comprehensive administrative support to the Admissions Department, helping to ensure an exemplary experience for prospective families, educational agents, and students from initial enquiry through to enrolment. As a key member of the Admissions team, the postholder will be highly organised, detail-oriented and personable, combining strong administrative skills with the confidence to meet families, represent the Schools at events and contribute positively to the wider Trust community.
Reporting directly to the Head of Admissions, the Admissions Assistant will be part of a strong and supportive Admissions and Marketing Department dedicated to achieving and sustaining the Trust’s desired capacity. The focus of the Admissions Assistant will be predominantly on supporting the head of department with administrative tasks.
This role will work closely with the Admissions Officer and the Marketing & Communications Assistant to support the Admissions functions across the College and the Paragon. The position requires meticulous data accuracy, as well as a high level of customer service skills.
The role is based predominantly at Prior Park College with the expectation of travel to other locations including Prior Park Paragon and may be required as part of wider Prior Park Schools work. Occasional weekend and evening work will be required for which time off in lieu will be provided.
We offer a supportive working environment, and a competitive salary, as well as free lunch, each day the school kitchen is operational.
We also offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), access to other benefits including free parking onsite, generous fee remission for eligible children, a contributory pension scheme and complimentary use of gym and swim facilities (timetabled availability).
This role will commence as soon as all pre-employment checks are in place.
Prior Park Schools is a family of Christian schools based in Bath and Gibraltar. Together, the Schools offer education for pupils aged between 3 and 18. Since the establishment of Prior Park College in 1830, the family has grown, with Prior Park Paragon joining in 2006, and Prior Park Gibraltar being opened by Prior Park Schools in 2016.
Prior Park College is an exceptional 11-18 HMC senior school set in a stunning 57-acre estate overlooking the City of Bath a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Prior Park Paragon is an independent, co-educational day school based in a beautiful Georgian house a mile from the centre of Bath. Catering for more than 250 children aged three to 11.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Prior Park Schools is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and included. We actively encourage inclusive practices throughout our recruitment process and welcome applications from individuals who share these values.
Closing date Tuesday 20 October 2026
Interview date Thursday 29 October 2026
To apply for a position with Prior Park Educational Trust, we ask that our application form is completed and return to the email address as below. Also available to download from our website: https://www.priorparkcollege.com/pps-vacancies
For further details, please contact Emma, HR on 01225 835353 or recruitment@priorparkschools.com
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.
