Director of Admissions and Marketing – Bilton Grange Preparatory School

The Head of Admissions & Marketing at Bilton Grange will play a pivotal role in supporting the school’s future.

Founded in 1873 and home to around 380 boarding and day pupils aged 3–13, Bilton Grange (BG) has long been recognised as one of the Midlands’ leading co-educational preparatory schools. Set in 90 acres of rural countryside with superb transport links, BG makes learning the adventure it should be, and its unique approach enables children to thrive both in and outside the classroom. At BG education is about more than academic results: it is about character, confidence, and curiosity.

In January 2020, BG merged with Rugby School, formalising a relationship that had been happy and cooperative for many years before. Rugby School is one of the great names in British education, with a reputation for innovation, breadth, and the “Whole Person, Whole Point” ethos. Rugby School is the chosen destination for around 60% of BG pupils, but children leave ready to thrive at a range of the UK’s most prestigious senior schools, taking with them not just a strong foundation of knowledge, but also the friendships and values that last a lifetime.

This is a hugely exciting opportunity to make a mark in a school that is truly thriving and where there is real scope for personal and professional fulfilment.

The mission is clear: to ensure that BG’s distinctive ethos, high standards, and exceptional opportunities are recognised by more families regionally, nationally and internationally.  

Reporting directly to the Head, this is a perfect role for someone who can combine being hands-on with being strategic. For someone who wants to tell the BG story face-to-face to prospective parents and who can also communicate that more widely. It is ideally suited to an ambitious admissions, marketing, sales or business development orientated professional – from inside or outside the education sector – who can also demonstrate skills in navigating complex stakeholder relationships.

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role:

Susannah Thompson: susannahthompson@rsacademics.com

The closing date for applications is 10.00am on Thursday 26th March 2026

Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application please click on “Apply Now” and follow the instructions provided.

As part of your online application you will be asked to upload a PDF version of your covering letter addressed to the Head, Mr Gareth Jones. The letter should be a maximum of two pages and should explain your reasons for applying and outline your suitability for the role.

If you have any questions about uploading your application documents, please contact Laura Cave, Project Coordinator (Leadership Appointments) at: applications@rsacademics.com. Laura can also be reached by calling our Head Office on +44 (0) 204 6269 791.

Bilton Grange and Rugby School Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.   

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.   

The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.   

RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.