Bursary and Educational Partnerships Lead

Description

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‑focused 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 help expand programmes of engagement and support, widen access to a KES education, including by promoting and securing increased applications to the School’s means‑tested Bursary Programme.

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

• Develop and enhance partnerships with local primary schools, community organisations and local authorities, particularly within BANES and Wiltshire.
• Design and deliver impactful outreach activities including school visits, enrichment sessions and mentoring initiatives.
• Increase awareness of and engagement with our means‑tested Bursary Programme 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 process with guidance, reassurance and practical support.
• Act as an ambassador for KES, building strong, trusted relationships across the community.

• 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 relationships and work collaboratively across organisations.
• Understanding of the barriers faced by families from lower socio‑economic backgrounds in accessing educational opportunities.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work independently, use initiative and remain resilient in a varied role.
• Commitment to widening access and empathy with the values and aims of the School.
• Desirable: experience of working in an independent school, education charity, or with bursary/scholarship programmes.

• Free refreshments, fruit and a 3‑course lunch during term time.
• Employee assistance packages – AIG Smart Health and L&G Sparks.
• Recently refurbished gym on‑site and access to a 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.
• Automatic enrollment into the King Edward’s School, Bath Group Personal Pension Plan with an employer’s contribution of 6% of salary, matched by a 2% employee contribution (where applicable).