Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications

This is an exciting, senior marketing role within a progressive independent school. The Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications (DoMAC) will play a vital part in fulfilling the school's mission: To provide an exceptional and rounded education to those who might benefit from it, regardless of their background and financial means.

Reporting directly to the Head, the DoMAC will be influential in shaping and delivering the strategic direction of the school. They will be an inspiring and motivational leader, with a track record in strategic marketing, communications and brand management.

The DoMAC will have a strong resonance with the schools mission, aims and values, and with independent education more broadly. A natural communicator, they will be articulate, persuasive and an authentic ambassador, able and keen to promote the most inclusive and progressive independent school in the region. BGS is the Sunday Times Parent Power Southwest Independent School of the Year 2024, and our Head is chair of HMC The Heads Conference, for the academic year 2024-25.

Full details of roles responsibilities can be found in the Candidate Pack.

Applications will be reviewed once submitted and suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date. The School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made, therefore applicants are encouraged to apply early if interested.

About Bristol Grammar School (BGS)

BGS is a large and thriving school with approximately 1,350 pupils aged between 4 to 18. We value our warm, vibrant and positive learning community, a place where pupils become accountable for themselves, responsible for others and empowered to have a voice and a role in the many activities and endeavours that make our School such a unique and exciting place.

School Mission

To provide an exceptional and rounded education to those who might benefit from it, regardless of their background and financial means.

We welcome applicants from all communities, and particularly from individuals who may not previously have thought of applying to a school such as ours.

Equal Opportunities

The School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. 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.

Safeguarding

Bristol Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with our Child Protection Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent must be declared when applying. The applicant may post such a declaration in an envelope marked Private & confidential for the Headmaster which will only be opened should the candidate be shortlisted. The successful applicant must obtain List 99 clearance and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance at enhanced level.