Head of International Student Recruitment

Based in the stunning setting of the Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine’s Abbey, a World Heritage Site, The King’s School is one of the oldest and most prestigious Schools in the country with an enviable record of academic excellence and achievement.

We are looking for a Head of International Student Recruitment who will lead on the recruitment of students from around the world, working with agents and families.

You will play a pivotal role at a whole-school level, by working closely with agents, families and students, helping them find out about and make the decision to pursue their education at our schools. You will be a skilled and independent professional who is able to form strong relationships.

You will have a university degree or equivalent and a track record of successful international student recruitment in schools or universities and of managing relationships with international educational agents.

With excellent communication skills, you will have a high level of initiative and the ability to network and build strong relationships.

The King’s School is a supportive and welcoming community working across five sites in and around the historic city of Canterbury. From senior academic leaders to members of the extensive support services, all of our colleagues play a key role in supporting our pupils, both local and international, to experience an exceptional King’s education.

The King’s School offers an extensive rewards package, including:

• Gold membership at The King’s School Recreation Centre
• Enhanced employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free meals during term time
• In house training and CPD opportunities

If you have questions about the post or would like an informal discussion to learn more, please contact Edward Gibson, Director of Admissions, by email: ejg1@kings-school.co.uk

For further information and to apply online, please visit the job opportunities page of our website.

Closing date: 24 July 2024.

First interviews: w/c 29 July 2024.

Second interviews: Latter part of w/c 29 July or w/c 5 August.

The King’s School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

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