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
* 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
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