Bursary Support and Educational Partnerships Lead About King Edward’s School, Bath Founded in 1552, King Edward’s School (KES) is Bath’s oldest school and 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 Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Serving pupils aged 3–18 across its Pre-Prep, Junior, Senior and Sixth Form sections, KES combines a rich heritage with a forward-thinking approach to education. About the role: Responsible for developing and strengthening King Edward’s School’s partnerships with primary schools, youth-focused organisations, local authorities and other relevant bodies, primarily across BANES and Wiltshire. The role focuses on expanding engagement programmes, widening access to a KES education, and increasing applications to the School’s means-tested Bursary Programme. It also includes supporting bursary applicants and families throughout their journey with the School. Key Responsibilities General Develop and grow partnerships with local primary schools and youth organisations, enhancing the School’s outreach and support programmes. Design and deliver a targeted community engagement strategy aligned with the School Development Plan and bursary access objectives. Promote and increase applications to the means-tested Bursary Programme to widen access to KES. Work collaboratively with Admissions, the Bursar and the Development Director to ensure a joined-up approach across outreach, bursaries and admissions. Engage the wider school community to raise awareness of bursary and partnership initiatives. Act as a professional and approachable ambassador for King Edward’s School within the local community. Application Deadline: June 17, 2026 Please see the attached job description for more in depth list of the main responsibilities and person specification.