Dragon School Oxford
Temporary Admissions Advisory Officer
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Dragon School Overview
Dragon School is one of Britain’s leading preparatory schools, offering a first-class day and boarding education for children aged 4-13 years. Located in the heart of the city of Oxford, the Dragon provides a distinctive educational experience that not only celebrates childhood and the joy of learning, but also prepares young people with the skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world and continue to ‘Reach for the Sun’ (Arduus ad Solem).
This is an exciting time to join the Dragon School Community as we have just launched our Strategy for 2027 and Beyond. This plan outlines our ambition for the next few years including our plans for a network of schools across the world. We welcome colleagues to the Dragon who will add value to our community with their unique skill set and share in our ambition. Free-thinking sits at the heart of a Dragon Education. As a School, we are constantly seeking to innovate, developing the curriculum both in and out of the classroom. Dragon Quest, our Saturday enrichment programme, is a unique opportunity to stretch our pupils further, giving children the freedom to learn new and unfamiliar skills, from beekeeping to exploring anthropology; we are only limited by our imaginations. Equally, giving back, service and philanthropy is integral to being a Dragon. We are pleased that you are considering applying for this role and look forward to receiving your application.
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Temporary Admissions Advisory Officer
The Dragon seeks to appoint a Temporary Admissions Advisory Officer. This exciting opportunity to be part of an important and happy team has arisen due to the postholder’s forthcoming maternity leave.
Purpose
The principal function of the post is to drive the work of the Admissions Team by providing administrative and secretarial support. A close working relationship with the Head of Admissions and wider team is crucial to enable effective time management and efficient organisation of the busy departmental workload. The position demands complete confidentiality on the part of the postholder. The postholder is expected to take a keen interest in the School and to understand that their role is an essential function to a progressive, modern and successful School. The postholder is also required to foster good relationships with parents, children, teaching colleagues, other schools and external organisations.
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Head of Admissions
Interview Date
16 Sept 2026
Contract Type
Full-time 37.5 hrs p/w | Fixed-Term (9 months)
Start Date
October 2026
Salary
£27,000 to £33,197 per annum
Full Job Description
Temporary Admissions Advisory Officer
Contact for Informal Discussion
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sarah Leftley, Head of Admissions, at sarah.leftley@dragonschool.org.
Recruitment Process Information
For further information about the recruitment process please contact human.resources@dragonschool.org.
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