School Partnership Lead

Final date to receive applications - 10 August 2026 at 9am

Salary: £55,000–£65,000 base, depending on experience.

On-target earnings: £75,000–£85,000, including performance-related variable.

Location: London-based hybrid, with regular in-person school visits.

At Blue Education, our unwavering mission is to empower students on their journey to academic excellence and personal growth, guiding them toward the realisation of their dreams to attend the world's most prestigious universities.

We recognise the unique challenges that international students face, from mastering complex subjects to adapting to new cultures and educational systems. Our commitment is to provide comprehensive, personalised, and culturally sensitive tutoring services that foster confidence, competence, and global-mindedness.

Our core values drive our mission:

Excellence: We uphold the highest standards of academic rigour and teaching excellence, helping students achieve their full potential and stand out in competitive admissions processes.

Diversity and Inclusivity: We embrace and celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures and backgrounds that international students bring, fostering an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and supported.

Individualised Approach: We understand that every student is unique, and we tailor our tutoring to their specific needs and goals, nurturing their strengths and addressing their challenges.

Global Perspective: We instil a global perspective in our students, preparing them not only for academic success but also for a life enriched by cross-cultural understanding and collaboration.

Continuous Learning: We are committed to the continuous development of our tutors and the evolution of our teaching methods to stay at the forefront of educational excellence.

At Blue Education, we are not just tutors; we are mentors, advocates, and partners in your educational journey. Our ultimate goal is to see our students thrive academically, gain admission to the world's top universities, and go on to make meaningful contributions to society.

"Together, we'll turn dreams, one student at a time."

Having built a specialised software platform to support the university application process, Blue Education is now focused on accelerating its adoption across the UK school sector.

Our primary objective is to place the tool with the right institutional partners, drive consistent engagement, and refine our go-to-market model through direct feedback. While commercial growth is a long-term goal, the immediate focus remains on maximizing school adoption and active platform usage.

As our first dedicated hire for school partnerships, you will be instrumental in transforming initial interest and existing network leads into a professional, scalable function that supports our broader expansion strategy.

• We are looking for a School Partnerships Manager to drive adoption of Blue Education’s university applications platform across schools in the UK and selected international markets.

• Blue Education has developed software that helps schools support students through the university application process. The platform is already used internally and has been trialled by selected schools. Our ambition is for it to become a trusted platform that schools use to support university applications, progression planning and admissions preparation.

• This is a hands-on B2B sales and partnerships role. You will be responsible for building a strong pipeline of schools, opening new relationships, running demos and webinars, managing school pilots, attending relevant events, and converting school interest into active platform adoption.

• You will also play an important role in shaping how the product is positioned in the market. As schools use and trial the platform, you will gather feedback, identify commercial opportunities, and work closely with the leadership and product teams to refine our go-to-market approach.

• This role would suit someone with strong experience selling to schools or education institutions, a good understanding of how schools make decisions, and the appetite to help build an early-stage ed-tech…