St Helen's College - DEPUTY NURSERY MANAGER Role Reporting to: Head of School, Head of Pre-Prep, Nursery Manager Line Management of: Nursery Staff in the absence of the Nursery Manager St Helen's College is seeking an experienced and dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager to start as soon as possible. This role is integral in ensuring our nursery provides a nurturing, high-quality, and safe environment that promotes growth and learning for young children. As the Deputy Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for leading our nursery provision in the absence of the Nursery Manager, ensuring that it is of the highest quality and that it is delivered in accordance with The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and ISI/OFSTED requirements as set out in the Independent School Standards. This role must deliver a safe, stimulating and caring child-centred environment catering for the children's educational and developmental needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong knowledge of child development, high professional standards, and a proven ability to foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Essential qualifications include a nationally recognised NVQ level 3 in Childcare, and at least 2 years' experience of working in an early year setting. Experience of working effectively with staff and management at all levels Reporting to our Head of Pre-Prep, you will be supported in creating a safe, engaging environment both indoors and outdoors and will take a proactive role in safeguarding and child welfare, maintaining health and safety standards, administering basic first aid, and ensuring our nursery adheres to all EYFS regulations. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of young learners at St Helen's College. For further details please read our job description and full person specification. Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 23 rd March 2026 St. Helen's College is committed to safeguarding pupils, and an Enhanced DBS check will take place prior to appointment. Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates as part of our pre-recruitment checks. Purpose of role: The Deputy Nursery Manager is responsible for leading nursery provision at St Helen's College in the absence of the Nursery Manager, ensuring that it is of the highest quality and that it is delivered in accordance with The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and ISI/ OFSTED requirements as set out in the Independent School Standards. The role must deliver a safe, stimulating and caring child-centred environment catering for the children's educational and developmental needs. What do you have to achieve? High standards of care and education, reflecting the St Helen's College values. Compliance with regulatory requirements. Staff who feel supported and developed in their roles. Positive and effective relationships with families. Hours of work: 40 hours per week - All Year Round (shifts between 7:30a.m. and 6:30p.m.) Salary £28k - £32k Duties and Responsibilities To assist in leading a team to create and deliver a vision for a nurturing, calm and creative nursery setting with both outdoor and indoor play to foster curiosity, independence and confidence. To ensure that children are kept safe, and that staff understand, and, when necessary, follow Safeguarding Procedures in accordance with the school's policy, Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children, and other relevant statutory documentation. To support the Nursery Manager to implement and monitor the curriculum in accordance with the EYFS Framework and ensure that all children attending the Nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development. To assist in evaluating and improving teaching approaches and methodologies to ensure that all children make excellent progress. To ensure that regular assessment and progress checks are carried out in relation to all children and that progress is regularly monitored to ensure that individual learning needs are met. To promote and facilitate positive partnerships with parents/carers and other family members and ensure that systems and structures are in plans for sharing information related to their child's learning journey. To support the development of outstanding and improving practice with regards to SEND and inclusion, and to ensure that teaching is adapted to cater for children's individual needs. To establish, develop and maintain professional working relationships with relevant Local Authority Departments, regulatory bodies and other agencies, and ensure that provision in the Nursery meets the requirements of the local LA in relation to nursery education grant funding. To assist in ensuring that there is a broad range of co-curricular activities to enrich learning. To create and maintain a culture of high expectations, self-evaluation, reflective practice and continuous improvement throughout the Nursery. To take part in whole school activities and share the same culture in preparation for a smooth transition to school. Safeguarding To ensure that arrangements are in place to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils in the Nursery. To take on the role as one of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads and work as part of the whole school safeguarding team to ensure that there is a strong culture of safeguarding within the school and that all policies and practices are properly implemented. Health and Safety To support the Nursery Manager in managing the day-to-day operation of the Nursery to ensure regulatory compliance with regard to the health and safety of the children, their parents and carers, the team and any visitors to the Nursery. To ensure that children are appropriately supervised at all times, including having regard to the regulatory adult/child ratio requirements. To adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures in relation to the physical environment, fire procedures, first aid and the assessment of risk. To be responsible for ensuring the Nursery remains compliant in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant paediatric first aid qualification. To be responsible for ensuring that all staff receive Health and Safety training during induction and as required. Finance/Administration To assist in the management of occupancy, staff/pupil ratios and timetables. To maintain accurate session and staffing records and liaise with the school Finance team/Group central finance team in this regard. To coordinate resource requests for the Nursery. To understand and utilise management systems and information to maximise efficiency. To facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations. To ensure accurate reporting in respect of session numbers, quality and standards. Staff To develop open and positive working relationships with staff. To induct, support, train and appraise all Nursery staff to ensure delivery of outstanding quality childcare practice and continuous improvement. To develop a well-qualified and experienced team able to meet and exceed all relevant standards. To carry out regular supervisions of the nursery staff along with the Nursery Manager. To identify training needs; develop training plans and evaluate and cascade training undertaken by staff. To work in conjunction with Headteacher in disciplinary and grievance investigations and hearings. Marketing and Recruitment To work closely with the Admissions Team and Group Director of Marketing to promote the Nursery to current and prospective families. To ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly and professional relationships with parents and carers, leading liaison and managing all aspects of communication. To proactively represent St Helen's College and advance its interests in the local community. To be responsible for ensuring that all complaints and concerns are actively resolved in a timely manner and that these are reported to the Head of Pre-Prep and/or Headteacher. To organise and lead parents' evenings, daily contact, home-school liaison and 'welcome' meetings. To attend all school open days and events. General To be responsible for all administrative duties associated with the Nursery, such as maintaining children's records, ordering equipment, maintaining inventories and keeping all regulatory records. To adhere to all school policies and procedures. To undertake any duties as reasonably requested by line management. The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. This job description may be reviewed in the future to reflect school development plan priorities.
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
St Helen's College - DEPUTY NURSERY MANAGER Role Reporting to: Head of School, Head of Pre-Prep, Nursery Manager Line Management of: Nursery Staff in the absence of the Nursery Manager St Helen's College is seeking an experienced and dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager to start as soon as possible. This role is integral in ensuring our nursery provides a nurturing, high-quality, and safe environment that promotes growth and learning for young children. As the Deputy Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for leading our nursery provision in the absence of the Nursery Manager, ensuring that it is of the highest quality and that it is delivered in accordance with The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and ISI/OFSTED requirements as set out in the Independent School Standards. This role must deliver a safe, stimulating and caring child-centred environment catering for the children's educational and developmental needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong knowledge of child development, high professional standards, and a proven ability to foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Essential qualifications include a nationally recognised NVQ level 3 in Childcare, and at least 2 years' experience of working in an early year setting. Experience of working effectively with staff and management at all levels Reporting to our Head of Pre-Prep, you will be supported in creating a safe, engaging environment both indoors and outdoors and will take a proactive role in safeguarding and child welfare, maintaining health and safety standards, administering basic first aid, and ensuring our nursery adheres to all EYFS regulations. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of young learners at St Helen's College. For further details please read our job description and full person specification. Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 23 rd March 2026 St. Helen's College is committed to safeguarding pupils, and an Enhanced DBS check will take place prior to appointment. Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates as part of our pre-recruitment checks. Purpose of role: The Deputy Nursery Manager is responsible for leading nursery provision at St Helen's College in the absence of the Nursery Manager, ensuring that it is of the highest quality and that it is delivered in accordance with The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and ISI/ OFSTED requirements as set out in the Independent School Standards. The role must deliver a safe, stimulating and caring child-centred environment catering for the children's educational and developmental needs. What do you have to achieve? High standards of care and education, reflecting the St Helen's College values. Compliance with regulatory requirements. Staff who feel supported and developed in their roles. Positive and effective relationships with families. Hours of work: 40 hours per week - All Year Round (shifts between 7:30a.m. and 6:30p.m.) Salary £28k - £32k Duties and Responsibilities To assist in leading a team to create and deliver a vision for a nurturing, calm and creative nursery setting with both outdoor and indoor play to foster curiosity, independence and confidence. To ensure that children are kept safe, and that staff understand, and, when necessary, follow Safeguarding Procedures in accordance with the school's policy, Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children, and other relevant statutory documentation. To support the Nursery Manager to implement and monitor the curriculum in accordance with the EYFS Framework and ensure that all children attending the Nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development. To assist in evaluating and improving teaching approaches and methodologies to ensure that all children make excellent progress. To ensure that regular assessment and progress checks are carried out in relation to all children and that progress is regularly monitored to ensure that individual learning needs are met. To promote and facilitate positive partnerships with parents/carers and other family members and ensure that systems and structures are in plans for sharing information related to their child's learning journey. To support the development of outstanding and improving practice with regards to SEND and inclusion, and to ensure that teaching is adapted to cater for children's individual needs. To establish, develop and maintain professional working relationships with relevant Local Authority Departments, regulatory bodies and other agencies, and ensure that provision in the Nursery meets the requirements of the local LA in relation to nursery education grant funding. To assist in ensuring that there is a broad range of co-curricular activities to enrich learning. To create and maintain a culture of high expectations, self-evaluation, reflective practice and continuous improvement throughout the Nursery. To take part in whole school activities and share the same culture in preparation for a smooth transition to school. Safeguarding To ensure that arrangements are in place to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils in the Nursery. To take on the role as one of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads and work as part of the whole school safeguarding team to ensure that there is a strong culture of safeguarding within the school and that all policies and practices are properly implemented. Health and Safety To support the Nursery Manager in managing the day-to-day operation of the Nursery to ensure regulatory compliance with regard to the health and safety of the children, their parents and carers, the team and any visitors to the Nursery. To ensure that children are appropriately supervised at all times, including having regard to the regulatory adult/child ratio requirements. To adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures in relation to the physical environment, fire procedures, first aid and the assessment of risk. To be responsible for ensuring the Nursery remains compliant in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant paediatric first aid qualification. To be responsible for ensuring that all staff receive Health and Safety training during induction and as required. Finance/Administration To assist in the management of occupancy, staff/pupil ratios and timetables. To maintain accurate session and staffing records and liaise with the school Finance team/Group central finance team in this regard. To coordinate resource requests for the Nursery. To understand and utilise management systems and information to maximise efficiency. To facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations. To ensure accurate reporting in respect of session numbers, quality and standards. Staff To develop open and positive working relationships with staff. To induct, support, train and appraise all Nursery staff to ensure delivery of outstanding quality childcare practice and continuous improvement. To develop a well-qualified and experienced team able to meet and exceed all relevant standards. To carry out regular supervisions of the nursery staff along with the Nursery Manager. To identify training needs; develop training plans and evaluate and cascade training undertaken by staff. To work in conjunction with Headteacher in disciplinary and grievance investigations and hearings. Marketing and Recruitment To work closely with the Admissions Team and Group Director of Marketing to promote the Nursery to current and prospective families. To ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly and professional relationships with parents and carers, leading liaison and managing all aspects of communication. To proactively represent St Helen's College and advance its interests in the local community. To be responsible for ensuring that all complaints and concerns are actively resolved in a timely manner and that these are reported to the Head of Pre-Prep and/or Headteacher. To organise and lead parents' evenings, daily contact, home-school liaison and 'welcome' meetings. To attend all school open days and events. General To be responsible for all administrative duties associated with the Nursery, such as maintaining children's records, ordering equipment, maintaining inventories and keeping all regulatory records. To adhere to all school policies and procedures. To undertake any duties as reasonably requested by line management. The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. This job description may be reviewed in the future to reflect school development plan priorities.
Holme Grange is a thriving independent co-educational day school for 660 children aged 9 months to 16 years, set in 22 acres of beautiful parkland on the outskirts of Wokingham in Berkshire. In 2025, the Senior School achieved the highest GCSE results in its history and is ranked a Top 5 Secondary School (11-16) in The Sunday Times Parent Power League Table. Holme Grange is now seeking to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking Director of Marketing, Admissions and Engagement to lead and deliver the external relations activities for this successful school. It is an exciting time to join with the arrival of a new Headteacher in September 2025, and the postholder will play an integral role in shaping and implementing the school's new vision and strategy. Reporting to the Headteacher and a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director will deliver a bold marketing and recruitment strategy that builds on the school's traditions while ensuring Holme Grange thrives in an increasingly competitive landscape. The successful candidate will have the ambition, energy and commercial acumen to sustain progressive growth. They will be an effective leader who combines strategic vision and an analytical mind with emotional intelligence, who can unite teams behind a shared purpose and communicate the distinctive offering of Holme Grange with creativity and care. This high-profile leadership post will suit either an experienced marketing and communications professional from the education sector or an exceptional individual with experience gained outside the sector who has an instinctive feel for the school's customers and their needs, bringing with them the relevant skills to undertake this complex and exciting post. Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics in the first instance to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role: Hannah Freestone-Smith: For further information about the role and details of how to apply, please visit Closing date: 10.00am on Monday 27 April 2026 Holme Grange School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The safeguarding responsibilities of the role are indicated in the candidate information brochure. RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Holme Grange is a thriving independent co-educational day school for 660 children aged 9 months to 16 years, set in 22 acres of beautiful parkland on the outskirts of Wokingham in Berkshire. In 2025, the Senior School achieved the highest GCSE results in its history and is ranked a Top 5 Secondary School (11-16) in The Sunday Times Parent Power League Table. Holme Grange is now seeking to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking Director of Marketing, Admissions and Engagement to lead and deliver the external relations activities for this successful school. It is an exciting time to join with the arrival of a new Headteacher in September 2025, and the postholder will play an integral role in shaping and implementing the school's new vision and strategy. Reporting to the Headteacher and a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director will deliver a bold marketing and recruitment strategy that builds on the school's traditions while ensuring Holme Grange thrives in an increasingly competitive landscape. The successful candidate will have the ambition, energy and commercial acumen to sustain progressive growth. They will be an effective leader who combines strategic vision and an analytical mind with emotional intelligence, who can unite teams behind a shared purpose and communicate the distinctive offering of Holme Grange with creativity and care. This high-profile leadership post will suit either an experienced marketing and communications professional from the education sector or an exceptional individual with experience gained outside the sector who has an instinctive feel for the school's customers and their needs, bringing with them the relevant skills to undertake this complex and exciting post. Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics in the first instance to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role: Hannah Freestone-Smith: For further information about the role and details of how to apply, please visit Closing date: 10.00am on Monday 27 April 2026 Holme Grange School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The safeguarding responsibilities of the role are indicated in the candidate information brochure. RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.
Benenden is one of the UK's leading boarding and day schools, educating around 550 girls aged 11-18. The school's location, in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent, offers the opportunity to experience beautiful countryside whilst being only an hour from London by train. Benenden has been shaping the future of successful, visionary women for over 100 years. This is an exciting moment to join: not only is Benenden continuing to strengthen its position at the forefront of single-sex girls' education; in recent months, it has expanded its family of schools by bringing Orwell Park School into the Benenden group. Benenden is now seeking to appoint a Head of Marketing to lead a team of four professionals to deliver growth across the strategic areas of marketing and student recruitment. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced marketeer to lead a step change in the marketing of this prestigious girls' school. Reporting into the Director of External Relations and working closely with the Head of Admissions, this is a high-profile new role that will focus on delivering the School's ambitious marketing objectives. The successful candidate will be a highly effective practitioner with an impressive skillset and demonstrable track record in marketing and multi-channel brand development gained from within or outside the education sector. A strong strategic thinker with a good understanding of the independent schools market, the new Head of Marketing will be responsible for ensuring a consistent brand message to align with Benenden's premium reputation. They will lead on market insights and audience segmentation work to underpin digital campaigns that will raise awareness of Benenden and deepen the understanding of its unique offer. They should be an inspiring leader who can shape and develop a highly focused, creative and dynamic Marketing team. An attractive remuneration package is offered, reflecting the significance and seniority of the position. The eventual salary will depend on skills and experience; however, it is anticipated that it will be in the region of £65,000 - £70,000 per annum. Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role: Susannah Thompson: Further information about the role and details of how to apply can be found at: Closing date: 10.00am (UK time) on Wednesday 22 April 2026 Benenden School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure. RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Benenden is one of the UK's leading boarding and day schools, educating around 550 girls aged 11-18. The school's location, in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent, offers the opportunity to experience beautiful countryside whilst being only an hour from London by train. Benenden has been shaping the future of successful, visionary women for over 100 years. This is an exciting moment to join: not only is Benenden continuing to strengthen its position at the forefront of single-sex girls' education; in recent months, it has expanded its family of schools by bringing Orwell Park School into the Benenden group. Benenden is now seeking to appoint a Head of Marketing to lead a team of four professionals to deliver growth across the strategic areas of marketing and student recruitment. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced marketeer to lead a step change in the marketing of this prestigious girls' school. Reporting into the Director of External Relations and working closely with the Head of Admissions, this is a high-profile new role that will focus on delivering the School's ambitious marketing objectives. The successful candidate will be a highly effective practitioner with an impressive skillset and demonstrable track record in marketing and multi-channel brand development gained from within or outside the education sector. A strong strategic thinker with a good understanding of the independent schools market, the new Head of Marketing will be responsible for ensuring a consistent brand message to align with Benenden's premium reputation. They will lead on market insights and audience segmentation work to underpin digital campaigns that will raise awareness of Benenden and deepen the understanding of its unique offer. They should be an inspiring leader who can shape and develop a highly focused, creative and dynamic Marketing team. An attractive remuneration package is offered, reflecting the significance and seniority of the position. The eventual salary will depend on skills and experience; however, it is anticipated that it will be in the region of £65,000 - £70,000 per annum. Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role: Susannah Thompson: Further information about the role and details of how to apply can be found at: Closing date: 10.00am (UK time) on Wednesday 22 April 2026 Benenden School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure. RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.
Here at South Thames Colleges Group, we are recruiting a Director of Student Recruitment & Partnerships to be responsible for partnerships, employer engagement marketing and admissions at Group Leadership level across the Group. You will maintain a highly positive profile amongst prospective students, employers and other key stakeholders and strengthen the employer engagement activities of the college group, driving significant business growth through commercial activities, and further establishing the group as a key provider of skills solutions. Working alongside the Executive Director of Business Development & Partnerships to develop, implement and monitor the delivery of a comprehensive employer engagement and partnership strategy, you will secure and grow student recruitment for all funding streams, utilising all appropriate channels and identifying new routes to market, which will positively contribute to the organisation meeting its recruitment targets. As our Director of Student Recruitment & Partnerships, we would like you to be educated to degree level or equivalent, have experience and knowledge of admissions and/or marketing functions within a College or University setting and have an extensive understanding of the Further Education Sector and its constituent markets. You will have a proven ability to successfully manage large staffing and non-staffing budgets with demonstrable determination and tenacity to move major initiatives forward, injecting pace and focus, and producing value for money. With significant and successful experience of driving successful improvement through change management, you will be able to demonstrate entrepreneurial drive combined with strong commercial instinct, able to communicate strategies and concepts, with the ability to be a challenger or market changer. You will have experience of working to develop external partnerships working across multiple networks with the ability to establish credibility at all levels and able to communicate, challenge, inform and influence at senior level with data and metric driven communications. This is a Group Wide post, and you will be required to travel to or work from any of the South Thames Colleges Group sites. Closing date for the return of completed applications is 16th April 2026. Interviews will be held on 1st May 2026. The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 37 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees' physical and mental health. This leave is all in addition to Bank Holiday entitlement. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London's largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students' success at the heart of everything we do.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Here at South Thames Colleges Group, we are recruiting a Director of Student Recruitment & Partnerships to be responsible for partnerships, employer engagement marketing and admissions at Group Leadership level across the Group. You will maintain a highly positive profile amongst prospective students, employers and other key stakeholders and strengthen the employer engagement activities of the college group, driving significant business growth through commercial activities, and further establishing the group as a key provider of skills solutions. Working alongside the Executive Director of Business Development & Partnerships to develop, implement and monitor the delivery of a comprehensive employer engagement and partnership strategy, you will secure and grow student recruitment for all funding streams, utilising all appropriate channels and identifying new routes to market, which will positively contribute to the organisation meeting its recruitment targets. As our Director of Student Recruitment & Partnerships, we would like you to be educated to degree level or equivalent, have experience and knowledge of admissions and/or marketing functions within a College or University setting and have an extensive understanding of the Further Education Sector and its constituent markets. You will have a proven ability to successfully manage large staffing and non-staffing budgets with demonstrable determination and tenacity to move major initiatives forward, injecting pace and focus, and producing value for money. With significant and successful experience of driving successful improvement through change management, you will be able to demonstrate entrepreneurial drive combined with strong commercial instinct, able to communicate strategies and concepts, with the ability to be a challenger or market changer. You will have experience of working to develop external partnerships working across multiple networks with the ability to establish credibility at all levels and able to communicate, challenge, inform and influence at senior level with data and metric driven communications. This is a Group Wide post, and you will be required to travel to or work from any of the South Thames Colleges Group sites. Closing date for the return of completed applications is 16th April 2026. Interviews will be held on 1st May 2026. The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 37 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees' physical and mental health. This leave is all in addition to Bank Holiday entitlement. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London's largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students' success at the heart of everything we do.
Here at South Thames Colleges Group, we are recruiting a Director of Student Recruitment & Partnerships to be responsible for partnerships, employer engagement marketing and admissions at Group Leadership level across the Group. You will maintain a highly positive profile amongst prospective students, employers and other key stakeholders and strengthen the employer engagement activities of the coll click apply for full job details
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Here at South Thames Colleges Group, we are recruiting a Director of Student Recruitment & Partnerships to be responsible for partnerships, employer engagement marketing and admissions at Group Leadership level across the Group. You will maintain a highly positive profile amongst prospective students, employers and other key stakeholders and strengthen the employer engagement activities of the coll click apply for full job details
Job Title: Deputy Director - Recruitment & Outreach Location: Birmingham Salary: £48,822 - £56,535 per annum - SS9 Job type: Fixed term up to 12 months, full time UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. The Role: The Deputy Director of Recruitment and Outreach will be joining a growing and ambitious team, playing an important role in contributing to the development of the university's student recruitment strategy and ambitious plans for growth. The successful candidate will lead on our UK recruitment campaigns and manage the day to day operations of the UCB recruitment teams including: student recruitment, outreach and events. They will work proactively with the academic departments as well as marketing and admissions teams to drive applications on to our courses from a diverse range of students. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 29 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Local Government/Teachers' Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 20.9% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Sunday 21stSeptember 2025. Interview Date - TBC. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Director, Education Director, Quality Director, University Director, Recruitment Director, Director of Recruitment, Outreach Director, Director of Outreach, Education Director, Further Education Director, will also be considered for this role.
Oct 04, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Deputy Director - Recruitment & Outreach Location: Birmingham Salary: £48,822 - £56,535 per annum - SS9 Job type: Fixed term up to 12 months, full time UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. The Role: The Deputy Director of Recruitment and Outreach will be joining a growing and ambitious team, playing an important role in contributing to the development of the university's student recruitment strategy and ambitious plans for growth. The successful candidate will lead on our UK recruitment campaigns and manage the day to day operations of the UCB recruitment teams including: student recruitment, outreach and events. They will work proactively with the academic departments as well as marketing and admissions teams to drive applications on to our courses from a diverse range of students. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 29 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Local Government/Teachers' Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 20.9% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Sunday 21stSeptember 2025. Interview Date - TBC. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Director, Education Director, Quality Director, University Director, Recruitment Director, Director of Recruitment, Outreach Director, Director of Outreach, Education Director, Further Education Director, will also be considered for this role.
