University applications manager

• Contract: Permanent term time only 25 days

• Hours: 40 hours per week

• Salary: Point 26 (31906 FTE) actual salary for term time only 40 hours 25 days is 32887.72

Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their future ambitions Do you thrive on guiding students through one of the most exciting and sometimes overwhelming decisions of their lives

At The Grammar School at Leeds we are seeking a knowledgeable proactive and supportive University Applications Manager to join our Futures team.

As University Applications Manager you will be the first point of contact for all higher education queries and play a crucial role in supporting and guiding students through every step of their university journey. From UCAS applications to overseas processes SAT support and personal statements youll help students navigate the complex and ever-changing world of higher education with confidence.

This is a varied and impactful role where you will be proofreading applications delivering training to tutors organising events and liaising with universities families and colleagues. Youll also play a key part in admissions test coordination and supporting the Director of Sixth Form with statistical reporting and events such as results day.

Youll be working closely with a friendly and collaborative Futures Team including sixth form staff subject departments and careers colleagues all focused on giving our students the very best chance of success.

To thrive in this role you will ideally have a L6 careers qualification or be willing to work towards. You will also ideally have experience in higher education systems and processes alongside excellent organisational IT and communication skills. Above all youll bring a warm and approachable presence to support students and families guiding them towards the best possible outcomes for their future.

Why GSAL

The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is one of the leading schools in the north and traces its history back to 1552.

GSAL was awarded North Independent School of the Year 2024 and Independent Secondary School of the Decade in 2021 and continues to be a friendly fun and supportive environment with high investment in pupil and colleague wellbeing while insisting upon and maintaining high expectations.

Benefits

We value our team and offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Enhanced school holidays (approximately 16 weeks)

• Significant discount on school fees

• Subsidised Childcare provided for colleagues children during school INSET days (from the age of 3 up to age 11)

• Aviva pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

• Training and CPD available including five inset days per academic year

• Colleague lunches: three courses for 2.40 available during school lunchtimes plus free tea coffee and hot chocolate

• Access to 24/7 online GP appointments through our provider Health Hero

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme well-being app Vivup offering telephone counselling financial and legal advice plus 6-8 face-to-face counselling sessions

• Discounts through multiple providers including Vivup discounts for teachers and Extras

• Beautiful lunch time walking routes around our 140 acre site

• Onsite gym and swimming pool available for colleague use within set times as well as classes such as Pilates meditation kettlebells spinning and bootcamps

• Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work

• Free car parking available on site

• Use of the schools extensive library facility

• Generous leave of absence scheme to support our employees when they need it

• Opportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities such as the staff pantomime well-being committee or volunteer for community events

How to apply

At GSAL we are committed to promoting equity and diversity safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and providing a safe supportive environment for learning and development. If you share these values we would love for you to apply.

Please complete the online GSAL application form found on our website. Please be prepared to provide copies of any qualifications mentioned in your application. For any questions about the role feel free to contact

More information about the role and responsibilities are contained in the candidate pack attached in the documents section on our website advert. Please note we cannot offer tours or visits due to the high volume of interest. A tour is provided as part of the interviewing process.

The closing date for applications is: 09:00 Tuesday 24 June

Interview date: Friday 4 July

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