Admissions & Student Services Assistant

Thank you for considering a position at WQE.

We are excited about the opportunity for you to join us during this dynamic time at our thriving Sixth Form College. Our commitment is to excellence across all facets of student engagement, including their academic and broader achievements, enriching learning experiences, support for academic progress, and their overall college life. Our College operates from two campuses that are in close proximity: one adjacent to the University of Leicester on University Road, and a smaller site on Regent Road.

We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, motivated, and enthusiastic Admissions and Student Services Assistant to become part of our Marketing, Admissions, and Student Services Team. The ideal candidate will possess experience in an administrative role and exhibit a friendly, professional demeanor, as the position involves significant interaction with students. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in providing guidance, advice, and support for individual students and student activities, assisting with the management of financial support through the 16-19 Bursary Fund, and facilitating essential processes related to student applications, admissions, and enrollment.

The Marketing, Admissions & Student Services Team operates across both the University Road and Regent Road campuses. This team oversees all aspects of the College’s student recruitment processes, which include marketing, coordinating attendance at school liaison events, processing applications, organizing recruitment events and activities, and serving as the primary point of contact for prospective students and their families. Additionally, the team provides a welcoming reception service for current students, supports student groups and activities, and manages the 16-19 Bursary Fund by evaluating eligibility and determining the level of assistance in line with Department for Education (DfE) Bursary Guidance.

We are dedicated to supporting our new team members in taking full advantage of the professional opportunities offered by this role.

This is a permanent, full-time, term-time position that will begin as soon as possible, with a competitive salary aligned with the SFCA support pay spine.

The salary for this role falls within the banding of 3 - 6, ranging from £24,759 to £25,558 per annum (pro rata). The starting salary for this position is £21,491, with potential for negotiation based on experience.

We provide an attractive benefits package for our staff, which includes:

- Annual incremental pay increases based on performance within the pay scale range
- Pension - Automatic enrollment in the Teachers’ Pension scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution, or the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff (if applicable), renowned for its competitive employer contributions exceeding 20%
- Staff well-being program
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Annual flu vaccination
- Ongoing Professional Development
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- On-site parking

Our staff well-being group is active and enthusiastic, meeting regularly to enhance the workplace experience and promote a strong sense of community, greater opportunities, and mutual support.

APPLICATIONS

Please refrain from submitting a separate CV. The selection process will only consider information provided on the application form. Application forms can be downloaded from our website by selecting the 'Apply Now' tab.

Completed applications must be submitted by 10pm on Sunday, 19th April 2026.

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 27th April 2026, with full details to be communicated via email to shortlisted candidates.

Please ensure all completed application materials are sent via email only.

Thank you once again for taking the time to consider joining our team at WQE. We look forward to receiving your application if you believe this is the right opportunity for you.

Paul Wilson

Principal