Admissions Manager

About the School - NBH Canonbury

NBH Canonbury Senior School & Sixth Form serves children aged 11-18 years. As Islington’s first independent Senior School & Sixth Form, and judged ‘excellent’ by ISI, we create a dynamic learning environment in which all children, regardless of where their strengths may lie, can discover their individual path to academic success.

Our students achieve outcomes way beyond starting point expectations, thriving on our personalised approach to teaching and learning within a small, close-knit school environment. Surrounded by and built on centuries-old heritage in leafy Canonbury Square, Islington, our school provides the ultimate backdrop against which young people find their True North, rigorously prepared to pursue their talents at university and in the world of work.

With a wide range of enrichment opportunities that complement our academic provision, all of our students will leave NBH Canonbury well-rounded and highly qualified. With specialist teachers from highly successful academic backgrounds, we will help our students to achieve the high aspirations we have for them.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced

Admissions Manager to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world".

About the Role

As Admissions Manager, you will play a key role in driving student enrolment and retention by delivering a high-quality, engaging experience for prospective families. You will take ownership of the full admissions pipeline, ensuring strong conversion at every stage while maintaining excellent service standards. You will lead on events such as school tours and open days, oversee reporting and forecasting, and use data insights to continuously improve outcomes. Working closely with school leadership and wider teams, you will help embed a positive sales culture and act as a confident ambassador for the school within the local community.

This is a 12-month Maternity Cover position with an immediate start.

To view our Role Profile, click here .

Who We Are Looking For

You are a confident and approachable communicator who enjoys building relationships and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. You thrive in fast-paced, service-focused environments and can balance multiple priorities with strong organisational skills and attention to detail. You bring experience in customer-facing roles, ideally within sales or admissions, and are comfortable using data and systems to inform decisions. You are proactive, resilient under pressure, and motivated to deliver excellent customer experiences while contributing to the school’s overall growth.

Benefits at Cognita

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Enrolment in our company's pension scheme
• Free lunch provided during Term Time
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third-party discounts
• Ongoing professional development

How to Apply

Sunday 28th June 2026

Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.