Head of Marketing and Admissions

Northampton High School is seeking an ambitious and creative Head of Marketing and Admissions to lead the school's marketing, communications and admissions activity at an exciting point in its development. This is a key leadership role, with the opportunity to shape how the school is seen, understood and experienced by prospective families, current parents, alumnae and the wider Northampton community. Working closely with the Head of School and the Director of Marketing (Cluster), you will bring the school's vision, values and distinctive offer to life through compelling campaigns, clear messaging and a seamless admissions journey. With a focus on retaining and growing student numbers across all year groups, you will lead activity that generates enquiries, nurtures relationships, increases conversion and ensures families experience the warmth, ambition and excellence of Northampton High School from their very first interaction. This is a varied and influential role, combining strategic planning with hands-on delivery. You will oversee the school's brand proposition, website, digital and social media presence, advertising, PR, events and admissions communications, ensuring all activity is engaging, consistent and commercially effective. You will use insight, market research and CRM data to understand audiences, track performance and continually improve the way the school attracts and supports prospective families. You will also play an important role in strengthening relationships beyond admissions, helping to build connections with alumnae, feeder schools, local stakeholders and the wider GDST network. From amplifying the school's achievements and championing the GDST Difference, to supporting alumnae engagement and fundraising initiatives, this is an opportunity to make a visible and lasting contribution to the future of the school. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in marketing, communications and admissions, together with the confidence to lead a small team and manage multiple projects at pace. You will be a strategic thinker and strong communicator, with experience of brand management, content creation, digital and social media, CRM systems, data analysis and customer engagement. Experience in education would be an advantage but is not essential; more important is your ability to understand audiences, build relationships and translate insight into effective, creative action. About the School: Northampton High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is an independent girls' day school with a reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity. Benefits: As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
For further details and to apply please click the apply button. Applications should be submitted by 12th June 2026 at 12:00 PM. Interviews will take place on Thursday 25 June 2026. The GDST and Northampton High School are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST and Northampton High School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The successful candidate will bring proven experience in marketing, communications and admissions, together with the confidence to lead a small team and manage multiple projects at pace. You will be a strategic thinker and strong communicator, with experience of brand management, content creation, digital and social media, CRM systems, data analysis and customer engagement. Experience in education would be an advantage but is not essential; more important is your ability to understand audiences, build relationships and translate insight into effective, creative action.

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment