Head of Education Programmes
We are currently seeking to appoint a Head of Education Programmes to be a part of the Malvern Education Team (MET) to support across all schools in the UK and overseas with a potential focus on Prep and Pre-Prep education. This is an exciting role for the College as it further develops its ambitious overseas expansion plans whilst ensuring the success of our educational programs across our established global network of schools. The role will be based at Malvern College in Worcestershire, UK, but it offers a unique opportunity to engage with diverse cultures and educational systems worldwide including the opportunity for occasional travel to the College’s overseas campuses.
If this role is an opportunity that excites you, and you believe that you have the necessary skills, experience and attributes, then we would be delighted to receive your application.
Areas of Responsibility
Purpose
• To support the strategic and operational delivery of educational initiatives across the Malvern College Family of Schools, with a particular focus on Prep and Pre-Prep education. This role will work closely with the Director of Education and Head of Education Development to enhance curriculum
• innovation, professional development, platform engagement, and partnership scalability, ensuring alignment with MCFS’s ethos and strategic goals.
Curriculum and Pedagogical Support
• Contribute to the refinement and rollout of curriculum models, particularly within Prep and EYFS settings at current and new schools.
• Identifying and sharing of best practice in Prep and/or EYFS settings within current schools and supporting development of new schools including the training of staff.
• Assist in the development of Prep/EYFS-specific resources and training materials.
• Professional Development and Pathways
• Coordinate CPD opportunities for Prep and EYFS educators, including contributions to the Malvern Pathways programme.
• Lead the creation of a half-termly education newsletter featuring staff stories, Malvern Qualities, and celebrating examples of best practice.
• Promote engagement with Pathways content and track participation metrics.
• Partnerships and Scalability
• Explore existing and potential systems and subscriptions (e.g. TES & National College) across schools to identify opportunities for group-wide efficiencies, discounts and shared best practice.
• Support the rollout of strategic educational and system partnerships and collaborative initiatives across the MCFS network.
Innovation and Technology
• Assist in the development and implementation of a group-wide AI strategy in education.
• Identify and promote the use of generative AI tools and edtech platforms to enhance teaching and learning.
• Curate and manage content on internal platforms, track usage, and celebrate champions of digital engagement.
HR and Recruitment Support
• Liaise with HR teams across the MCFS to align recruitment timelines and processes.
• Collaborate with MAC teams to produce candidate packs and onboarding materials.
• Data and Impact Monitoring
• Support data analysis ranging from assessment results to university offers.
• Contribute to impact reporting and evaluation of educational initiatives.
Deliverables
• Prep and EYFS curriculum support materials and training resources.
• Half-termly education newsletter and staff engagement reports.
• Group-wide subscription and partnership analysis and recommendations.
• AI strategy contributions and platform engagement analysis.
• Recruitment timeline tracker and candidate pack templates.
• Data dashboards for educational outcomes and CPD participation.
Hours and Benefits
This is a senior post and the postholder is expected to work the hours necessary for the successful delivery of the role. Regular overseas travel and occasional weekend and evening work should be expected.
• Holidays: 8 weeks per annum plus public holidays (the post holder is expected to take the majority of their annual leave during school holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme (successful candidate will be auto enrolled, subject to meeting certain eligibility criteria and after successfully completing 3 months service).
• Generous membership terms (family and personal) for the College’s sports facility ‘Malvern Active’
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Free access to the Malvern College Library
• Personal Accident Insurance cover and Death in Service cover.
Location: Malvern
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: Competitive
You may also have experience in the following: Head of Education Programmes, Education Programmes Manager, Director of Education, Educational Programme Lead, Education Development Lead, Curriculum Innovation Manager, Global Education Lead, Prep and Pre-Prep Education, Educational Resources Development, Teaching and Learning Strategies, Curriculum Development
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