Admissions Officer
Dubai, AE
Nord Anglia International School Dubai
Join a school that inspires Excellence and Belonging
NAS Dubai is more than just a school - it’s a vibrant, purpose-built flagship campus where academic excellence meets genuine community spirit. With over 3,000 students from diverse backgrounds, we offer a dynamic and inclusive environment that nurtures every learner. Our curriculum, rooted in the British Curriculum and adapted to our unique setting, leads to outstanding outcomes at IGCSE, A Level, and through the IB Diploma Programme. We are proud of our exceptional results, with students consistently outperforming global averages and securing places at top universities worldwide. Recognised by Spears as one of the Top 100 schools globally and rated ‘Outstanding’ across all key areas by KHDA, BSO, and NEASC, NAS Dubai is a place where educators thrive, students flourish, and opportunities abound. If you're passionate about shaping futures in a school that values innovation, inclusivity, and excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Nord Anglia International School Dubai
Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organisation, with more than 85 schools located across over 33 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 74,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school.
Our philosophy for education rests on our four pillars of creativity, wellbeing, excellent academic outcomes, and global connectedness. These are delivered through innovative use of educational technology to create a personalised 21st century learning experience for all students.
Every parent wants the best for their child — so do we. Nord Anglia schools deliver high quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning environments ensure all of our students love coming to school.
Our schools
Each Nord Anglia Education school is unique in character and designed to meet the needs of its community. We are united by our philosophy, to be ambitious for our students, our people, and our family of schools. We believe that being part of our family of 85 schools gives them a special advantage. Working together, we can achieve more than we can individually. Our schools have access to a wide range of resources and support to enhance their success.
We also create unique opportunities to benefit our students and people, such as the Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London.
About the role
- Respond and manage enquiries in a friendly and timely manner – telephone / email / walk ins
- Keeping accurate records of the students/parent admissions journey in CRM and ISAMS
- Manage the appointment diary with the Admissions Department
- Support the wider Admissions Team with ad hoc duties as and when required
- Represent the school in a professional, confident and friendly way at all times
- Tour prospective families on virtual, individual and group tours of the Primary and Secondary schools (as required)
- Have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Primary and Secondary school curriculum and school day to appropriately respond to parent enquiries
- Liaise regularly with academic staff to review their requirements from the Admissions Department
- Assist families with applications
- Deal professionally and sensitively with prospective parents and provide families with feedback
- Meet with the Inclusion Department to review SEND applicants
- Assist Director of Admissions in promoting the school to meet recruitment targets for each phase of the school
- Report on KPI data to Director of Admissions and MIS Admissions Officer when necessary
- Be supportive, personable and friendly in all school environments
- Co-ordinate and arrange Admissions Assessments in liaison with the Head of Admissions and Admissions department staff.
- Review and evaluate assessment results with the Director of Admissions
About You
- Educated to degree level preferred or its equivalent
- Detailed Knowledge of the relevant aspects of the National Curriculum for England, UK and IBDP
- Minimum 2 years related work experience
- Excellent communication, numeracy and interpersonal skills
- Cultural and situational ‘localisation’ awareness to be able to deal appropriately with different clients
- Motivation, curiosity and intellect to glean and understand key information about the Company’s activity and commercial intentions
- Computer Literacy: an effective user of ICT, in particular Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint and Excel; skilled in CRM and ISAMS
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- Understanding of assessment and how to interpret and use the data
- Tactful and diplomatic when conveying information
- An open and approachable style
- Able to prioritise tasks and use time effectively
- Excellent planning skills
- High levels of personal integrity
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- Willingness to take on multiple tasks
- Ability to demonstrate self-confidence and personal drive
- High attention to detail and ability to work to tight timescales
- Ability to work independently
Selection Process
The closing date for application is 13th March 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews that will take place in March at the Nord Anglia International School Dubai. Early applications will be appreciated.
This is a full-time position, starting in July 2026. Remuneration is competitive and it includes visa provision. Early applications are appreciated.
At Nord Anglia Education, we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.
All post holders are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.