Head of Bursary Pupil Recruitment

We are seeking a Head of Bursary Pupil Recruitment

Marlborough College is committed to increasing the number of pupils on full Bursarial/Financial support. Funded by the recently launched Marlborough Difference Campaign, the College is working towards increasing this number to 100 free places by 2033. As part of this commitment, we recognise the need to attract children who are suited to a Marlborough education from a range of different schools and backgrounds.

The purpose of the role is to spend time liaising with schools and other organisations, guiding families through the admissions process and preparing them for a start at Marlborough College in Year 9 or Year 12.

This a new role for the College, and is offered as an initial 2 year fixed term contract with the option to extend for a an additional year. The working pattern will be an average of 37.5 hours per work over 39 weeks. The successful candidate must have a willingness to be flexible in terms of working hours to fit around the extended boarding school day and week, this may include some hours during evening/ weekends or school holidays.

The suitable candidate will work within the Admissions Department but it is expected that a proportion of their time will be spent visiting schools and families.

For further information about this role, please click on the ‘Documents Available’ button above (where you will find the full Role Description and Person Specification).

For enquiries regarding the application process, or for additional support please contact a member of the HR team: hrmail@marlboroughcollege.org or (01672) 892 461.

Closing Date: 10 June 2024

Interviews to follow: Likely to be week commencing 10 June 2024

Please note we reserve the right to close this role early if we receive a suitable number of applications, therefore early submissions are encouraged

Safeguarding

All staff are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they may come into contact with and will adhere to and ensure compliance with the College’s Safeguarding Policy at all times.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake online safeguarding training at the College.

Marlborough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post and cannot start in post until all pre-employment checks have been completed satisfactorily. The College is an educational charity and equal opportunities employer.