Job Description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Inspired Portugal is a network of premium, modern educational organizations where we seek high-performing partners who share our core values, developed sense of responsibility, and dedication to student-centric education. We aim to harness the talents of our employees in an environment built on strong collaborative relationships across our Portuguese campuses.

The Head of Admissions is responsible for leading and delivering a high-performing admissions function across our schools in Portugal. The role combines strategic leadership, strong sales capability, and operational management to drive student recruitment, optimize the admissions journey, and ensure an outstanding experience for prospective and current families.

Working closely with School Heads and central leadership teams within the Inspired Education Group, the postholder will manage the full admissions pipeline from enquiry to enrolment, ensuring processes are efficient, data-driven, and fully aligned with group standards.

This role is critical to achieving Inspired Portugal’s growth ambitions by increasing student numbers, reducing student churn, strengthening our schools' reputation in the local and international markets, and ensuring consistent communication with regional leadership regarding admissions performance and market activity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and convert incoming leads from website inquiries, emails, phone calls, and walk-ins into school visits.
• Conduct personalized school tours (physical and virtual) to showcase the curriculum, culture, facilities, and unique value proposition.
• Provide continuous support to families throughout the application process, answering questions about academic programs and fees.
• Review and validate application files, ensuring all mandatory transcripts, reports, and documentation are complete.
• Coordinate student assessment days and interviews between prospective families and school principals or academic heads.
• Prepare and send formal offer letters, managing enrollment contracts and the final registration process.
• Maintain accurate data in the school's CRM to track conversion rates, pipeline health, and class capacities.
• Represent the school at open days, educational fairs, and community events to attract new enrollments.
• Collaborate with Marketing and school teams to align outreach efforts and ensure a smooth welcome for new students.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years in customer-centric roles such as Admissions, High-End Customer Service, Hospitality, or Account Management.
• Languages: Native/Fluent in Portuguese and professional fluency in English are mandatory to support international families.
• Tech-Savvy: Practical experience using CRM platforms (such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or OpenApply) and school management software.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional relationship-building skills, high emotional intelligence, and a consultative, non-aggressive approach to sales.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM:

Please download and complete our Inspired Application Form and submit alongside your CV.

Inspired Academic Teaching Application Form

Inspired Non-Teaching Application Form

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com