Bursary Support and Educational Partnerships Lead

The Bursary Support and Educational Partnerships Lead will be responsible for developing and expanding King Edward’s School's (KES) partnerships with primary schools, other youth-focussed organisations, the local authorities and other relevant bodies working primarily within the School’s main catchment area of BANES and Wiltshire.

The ideal candidate will not only help the expansion of the programmes of engagement and support which KES has with these schools and organisations, but also seek to widen access to a KES education, including through the promotion and securing of an increased number of applications to the School’s significant means-tested Bursary Programme.

This is a part-time role, offered on a two-year fixed-term contract, working 18.5 hours per week over three days, year-round.

This is a part-time role, offered on a two-year fixed-term contract, working 18.5 hours per week over three days, year-round.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and enhance partnershipswith local primary schools, community organisations and local authorities, particularly within BANES and Wiltshire.
Design and deliver impactful outreach activitiesincluding school visits, enrichment sessions and mentoring initiatives.
Increase awareness of and engagementwith our means-tested Bursary Programme, helping to widen access to the School.
Monitor engagement and outcomes, contributing to the ongoing development of the School’s outreach and bursary strategy.
Support families through the bursary application processwith guidance, reassurance and practical support.
Act as an ambassador for KES, building strong, trusted relationships across the community.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Experience in community outreach, education, youth work, social mobility or a related field.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children, families, schools and community partners.
Proven ability to build relationshipsand work collaboratively across organisations.
Understanding of the barriers facedby families from lower socio-economic backgrounds in accessing educational opportunities.
Strong organisational skillswith excellent attention to detail.
Able to work independently, use initiative and remain resilient in a varied role.
Commitment to widening accessand empathy with the values and aims of the School.
Desirable:experience of working in an independent school, education charity, or with bursary/scholarship programmes.

Please see Job Description & Person Specification for full details & requirements.

Benefits

Benefits include but are not limited to:

Free refreshments, fruit and a 3-course lunch during term time.
Employee assistance packages - AIG SmartHealth and L&G Sparks.
Recently refurbished gym on-site and access to gym membership offer for the University of Bath.
Tax-efficient Cycle to Work Scheme.
Pilates classes & running club.
Support towards prescription glasses and eye tests.
If applicable, you will be automatically enrolled into the King Edward’s School, Bath Group Personal Pension Plan with an employer’s contribution of 6% of salary, to be matched by a 2% employee contribution.

About King Edward's School, Bath

About King Edward’s School, Bath

Founded in 1552, King Edward’s School (KES) is

Bath’s oldest schooland one of the leading co-educational independent schools in the south-west of England. The School was recently awarded Independent Secondary School of the Year in the South West by the

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