Uppingham School
Rutland
Salary:
£60,000 plus excellent benefits
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
27 October 2025
Job overview
Few opportunities in marketing allow you to combine creative leadership with the chance to influence the reputation of one of the UK's eminent independent schools. At Uppingham, we are seeking an accomplished Head of Marketing to guide the strategic direction of our communications and strengthen the way we share our story with families, staff, alumni and the wider community.
In this role, you will sit at the heart of our future success, leading a talented team to deliver campaigns, publications, digital content and events of the highest professional standard. Working closely with our Chief Communications Officer and senior leadership team, you will ensure our profile remains distinctive, compelling and aligned to our strategic priorities. Your remit will be broad and influential: from brand management and communications to community engagement and admissions, every aspect of your work will help sustain Uppingham's reputation for excellence.
About you
We are looking for a senior marketing professional with proven leadership experience, exceptional creative judgement and a strong track record of brand development. You will bring confidence in managing multi-channel campaigns, the ability to analyse insight and translate it into effective strategy, and the personal credibility to engage with stakeholders at every level. Just as important will be your resilience, diplomacy and collaborative spirit, which will enable you to inspire colleagues, motivate your team and thrive in a fast-paced, values-driven environment.
Why join Uppingham School
Joining Uppingham means becoming part of a vibrant and cohesive community, working in a beautiful environment with outstanding facilities, and applying your expertise to a role with real purpose, where your impact will be felt across generations of pupils and families. Alongside this, you will enjoy a generous package of benefits that includes:
* 50% Contribution towards premiums for the school's private health scheme
* Discount on School fees
* Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
* 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff
* Westfield healthcare
* Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
* Contributory pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* In house Occupational Health Service
* Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
* Free staff lunches during term-time
* Free annual Flu vaccinations
* Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Recognised as a "Disability Confident" employer
* Recognised as a "Mindful" employer
* Recognised as "Investors in Diversity"
For further details about this unique opportunity and to apply, please click the apply button.
Closing date: 27 October 2025, 9am.
Interviews will take place: Thursday 6 November 2025.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.
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About Uppingham School
Uppingham School
Uppingham, Rutland
Leicestershire
LE15 9QE
United Kingdom
Uppingham School is a mixed, Church of England independent secondary school with sixth form and boarding, located in Leicestershire. The secondary school, situated in Uppingham has approximately 791 students on record.
Uppingham School was founded in 1584, originally as a school for boys. In 1975 girls were admitted, and it became fully co-educational as of 2001. The majority of students attending the secondary school are boarders.
Headmaster
Dr Richard J Maloney
Values and vision
Uppingham School wants to provide students with a varied and stimulating curriculum, while nurturing them to become happy, responsible and respectful members of the community. The Leicestershire secondary school focuses on developing individual talents and nurtures students to achieve to the highest of their ability to reach their full potential. Extra-curricular activities are encouraged for pupils to gain experience outside of the classroom across sport, theatre and the arts. The school's main vision is for all students to feel a sense of belonging.
Independent School Inspectorate
"Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards work and study. They have good literacy skills at all ages and articulate ideas and opinions fluently. Work is generally presented neatly and pupils' note-taking is effective. They develop good numeracy skills and their capacity to think critically is notable. Creative abilities are well developed and their exploration of ideas is particularly marked in their enrichment activities. Pupils' study habits are good. In the lessons observed, pupils worked very well with each other, and also worked well independently. They enjoy their work and this stems in part from the good-natured atmosphere in lessons. Pupils use information and communications technology (ICT) proficiently."
View Uppingham School's latest ISI report
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