Location: UK

CRM and Data Systems Assistant – RSAcademics

RSAcademics is a leading education consultancy working with schools and education organisations across the UK and internationally. Through our research, consultancy and executive search services, we help schools make informed decisions and achieve their strategic ambitions.

We are looking for a highly organised and analytically minded CRM and Data Systems Assistant to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, takes pride in accuracy and wants to play an important role in supporting a busy and successful consultancy. Working remotely and collaborating closely with colleagues across the business, you will help ensure that the data and systems on which we rely every day are accurate, reliable and well managed.

A significant part of the role involves working with data: extracting, cleaning, validating and preparing information for reporting, analysis and consultancy projects. You will also support the day-to-day administration of our CRM and related systems, help manage surveys and reporting processes, and provide support to colleagues across the organisation.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, has excellent Excel skills and is comfortable handling large and complex datasets. You may already have experience working with CRM systems and relational databases, or you may have developed these skills in a data-focused administrative, operational or analytical role.

You will work closely with colleagues from the Leadership Team, Research Team, central operations and Appointments Practice, making this a varied and collaborative role with exposure to many different aspects of the business.

The successful candidate will be someone who:

  • enjoys working with data and producing accurate, high-quality outputs;
  • has excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to their work;
  • is confident using Excel and working across multiple systems;
  • can manage competing priorities effectively;
  • enjoys helping colleagues and solving practical problems; and
  • is looking to develop their expertise in data management, reporting and business systems.

Experience of CRM systems, relational databases, survey platforms or reporting tools would be advantageous, but we are more interested in finding someone with strong data-handling skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly.

In return, we offer a fully remote working environment, the opportunity to work with experienced and supportive colleagues, and a role that provides genuine breadth and scope to develop your skills across data, reporting and business systems.

Salary: £25,000–£35,000 depending on experience.

The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 10th August 2026. 

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button on the right side of this page. Here you will find an application form to download and complete. Once you have done that you will need to follow the instructions to reach the online portal where you will be able to upload the following documents –

  • Completed application form
  • CV
  • Covering letter – preferably of no more than two pages, which should be addressed to Louise Peddie, Head of Consultancy Services and Julia Seagrave, Data and Systems Manager at RSAcademics. The letter should explain your reasons for applying and the relevance of your experience.  Please make sure your letter is tailored to this role; an application letter that is largely generic is discouraged and may lead to your application not being considered. 

Should you have any queries relating to uploading your application documents, please contact Amy Murphy, Operations Administrator, at applications@rsacademics.com. Amy can also be reached by calling +44 (0) 204 6269 791.

Director of Admissions and Marketing – Cheltenham College

Founded in 1841, Cheltenham College is one of Britain’s top co-educational day and boarding schools — a school of genuine breadth, ambition, and character that combines a proud and distinguished history with a thoroughly modern outlook. With over 1,100 pupils across the College and Prep, a campus of exceptional beauty in the heart of one of England’s most desirable towns, and a growing international family of schools, Cheltenham occupies a compelling and distinctive position in the independent sector.

The arrival of a new Head, Chris Townsend, has brought with it a clear and ambitious intent: to place pupil recruitment, brand, and external relations at the heart of strategy. This newly created post is a deliberate expression of that ambition, bringing together the admissions functions and marketing team under a single, strategic leader.

The Director of Admissions and Marketing will be responsible for everything that shapes how Cheltenham College is perceived, how its story is told and how effectively it recruits and retains the pupils who will define its community. They will develop and own an ambitious, integrated recruitment and marketing strategy across the full 3 to 18 age range, positioning Cheltenham College as a destination of choice for families locally, nationally, and internationally. The successful candidate will provide inspiring leadership to a team of 14 professionals and will act as a prominent brand ambassador, articulating and promoting the school’s distinctive ethos, values and educational vision to a wide range of audiences.

This high-profile and exciting role will attract either an experienced education sector professional or an exceptional individual from a commercial background who brings both an instinctive understanding of the independent education landscape and the strategic, commercial, relational, and creative skills to thrive in a role of this complexity and ambition.

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics in the first instance to arrange a confidential discussion with:

Cat Sutherland-Hawes, Search Consultant: catrionasutherland-hawes@rsacademics.com

The closing date for applications is Monday 10th August 2026 at 10.00am.

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

You should submit the following (both in PDF format):

  • A completed Application Form.
  • A covering letter addressed to the Head, Mr Chris Townsend. The letter should be a maximum of two pages and should explain your reasons for applying and outline your suitability for the role.

Early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to make an early appointment.

If you have any questions about uploading your application documents, please contact Laura Cave, Project Coordinator, at applications@rsacademics.com. Laura can also be reached by calling our Head Office on +44 (0) 204 6269 7931.

N.B. Safer recruitment checks will be made at all stages in the recruitment process.

  • Cheltenham College 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.
 

Group Director of People – St Dunstan’s Education Group (SDEG)

Educating close to 2,000 pupils from early years to sixth form, the Group is united by a shared ethos, a commitment to Excellence. Differently, and a bold ambition to be recognised as a modern, socially purposeful and commercially sustainable model for independent education.

This is a significant and exciting opportunity for an accomplished HR professional to shape and deliver a modern, ambitious and values-led people strategy across a high-performing educational Group. Reporting to the COO, with a dotted line to the CEO, and sitting on the Professional Services Leadership Team, the Director of People will lead on all aspects of HR, including recruitment, retention, reward, employee relations, professional development, wellbeing and inclusion. They will lead a team of eight and working closely with the Heads of each school, they will deliver a high-impact business partnering service that drives school improvement, strengthens staff engagement and supports a positive, inclusive high-trust working environment fully compliant with regulations.

Candidates will bring a strong track record of HR or People leadership in complex organisations, with experience of shaping culture, managing change, and building effective teams and systems. They will combine a clear understanding of employment law and safeguarding compliance with the ability to think strategically, work collaboratively across multiple sites and influence at senior level. The role requires deep HR sector expertise, high-quality service delivery and strong interpersonal skills across the full breadth of people management.

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange a confidential discussion:

Hannah Freestone-Smith: hannahfreestone-smith@rsacademics.com

Nina Lambert: ninalambert@rsacademics.com

The closing date for applications is 10.00am UK time on Monday 10 August 2026.

Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application, please click on Apply Now and upload your documents according to the instructions provided.

You should submit the following (both in PDF format):

  • a completed application form
  • a covering letter addressed to the CEO, Mr Nick Hewlett. Your 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 Jonathan Barnes, Head of Operations (Leadership Appointments) at: applications@rsacademics.com. Jonathan can also be reached by calling our Head Office on +44 (0) 204 6269 791.

St Dunstan’s Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and 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

Director of Commercial Enterprise – St Dunstan’s Education Group

St Dunstan’s Education Group is one of the fastest-growing not-for-profit independent school groups in the UK, comprising a dynamic family of schools across south-east London. Educating close to 2,000 pupils from early years to sixth form, the Group is united by a shared ethos, a commitment to Excellence, Differently, and a bold ambition to be recognised as a modern, socially purposeful and commercially sustainable model for independent education.

Reporting to the CFO, and as a key member of the Professional Services Leadership Team, the Director of Commercial Enterprise will lead the development of a Group-wide commercial strategy, identifying and delivering opportunities across international partnerships, estate utilisation, new educational ventures and community engagement. They will oversee commercial activity within the Group’s trading subsidiaries, maximise the value of its assets and brand, and ensure that commercial initiatives are financially robust, operationally viable and aligned to the Group’s educational mission.

Candidates will have a proven track record of commercial success in complex organisations, thinking strategically and delivering results.  They will have strong commercial acumen, creativity, financial modelling skills and the ability to work at pace across multiple sites, stakeholders and business domains.  Applications are welcomed from candidates from a wide range of sectors; however, experience of commercial estate projects and developing community partnerships would be an advantage.

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange a confidential discussion:

Hannah Freestone-Smith: hannahfreestone-smith@rsacademics.com

Nina Lambert: ninalambert@rsacademics.com

The closing date for applications is 10.00am UK time on Monday 8th June 2026.

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

You should submit the following (both in PDF format):

  • a completed application form 
  • a covering letter addressed to the CEO, Mr Nick Hewlett. Your 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 Jonathan Barnes, Head of Operations (Leadership Appointments) at: applications@rsacademics.com. Jonathan can also be reached by calling our Head Office on +44 (0) 204 6269 791.

St Dunstan’s Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and 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

Education Director – SPGS International

This is a new, high-profile and fascinating role that will shape the education offered across a growing international network, and assure its quality and alignment with the standards and principles for which St Paul’s Girls’ School is well known.

SPGS International, a wholly owned subsidiary of St Paul’s Girls’ School, has established a school and a learning programme in China, and a school in Bangkok will open later in 2026. Further schools are at various stages of planning. SPGS International’s approach is to take great care in identifying potential partners and opportunities – seeking those that are appropriate for the local market but where there will also be an understanding of what it takes to operate authentically as a SPGS school.

The SPGS International team is headed by Sara Brazendale, who works closely with the High Mistress and senior leadership of the UK school. The team has been thoughtfully assembled to ensure that new opportunities can be assessed and supported to become the group’s future schools. The Education Director will add significant capacity and educational expertise and experience to this team.

Based at St Paul’s Girls’ School in London, but with frequent international travel and some flexibility possible around working arrangements, the Education Director will work especially closely with the Heads and leadership teams of the international schools. They will uphold and promote SPGS’s academic ethos across the international network, providing a mix of thoughtful support, constructive challenge and strategic guidance. The Education Director will play a key role in strengthening teaching and learning, pastoral care and safeguarding, and cocurricular provision, and contribute to the recruitment, development and growth of staff and future leaders across the network. He or she will also facilitate collaboration between the schools and ensure that the academic approach of the international schools is well understood in the UK school.

The role will suit a senior leader with experience both internationally and of British independent education. Candidates should be solutions-focused, open-minded, culturally curious, enthusiastic about adapting a SPGS education to very different cultural contexts, and with the capacity and self-starter mindset to make a new role work. They will have the credibility to work effectively with Heads and senior leaders, and they will be comfortable with international travel, not least using time in a country to start understanding its culture and what that means for the success of a SPGS international school.

The role comes with a competitive salary and the benefits associated with a senior leadership role at St Paul’s Girls’ School. SPGS International is seeking to fill this new role as soon as is practicable.

Further details about the role is available in the candidate information. For an initial, confidential conversation about the role, please contact Jean Sullivan (jeansullivan@rsacademics.com) (including a copy of your CV/resumé if you have not recently been in contact with RSAcademics).

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 2 June 2026 at 10:00 (UK).

To apply, candidates should complete an application form and submit it electronically to RSAcademics, together with a letter of application and CV/résumé. Details of how to apply and about the letter of application are in the candidate information. Applications will be processed and reviewed on a rolling basis and SPGS International and RSAcademics reserve the right to make an appointment ahead of the timeline set out here. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

When you are ready to apply, you can do so using the Apply Now link on the right side of this page to complete your application. 

Should you have any queries relating to uploading your application documents, please contact Amy Murphy, Operations Administrator, at applications@rsacademics.com. Amy can also be reached by calling +44 (0) 204 6269 791.

St Paul’s Girls’ School 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 and Barring Service (DBS). We expect all staff to share this commitment.

St Paul’s Girls’ School is a “registered body” under the Police Act 1997 because employment here involves access to children under the age of 18. This post will require an enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly Criminal Records Bureau) before we can confirm an offer of employment. Unless you are a member of the DBS Update Service you will need to apply for a new disclosure, even if you already hold one. Former members of staff who are not on the Update Service who re-join us also require fresh disclosures, unless less than three months have passed between their leaving and their re-employment date. If you have lived or worked abroad for a period of 3 months or more during the past ten years you will also need to provide appropriate paperwork, such as a police certificate of good conduct, from the countries you have lived in.

St Paul’s Girls’ School welcomes applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our pupil intake. We seek to offer fair and inclusive employment policies, interview and arrangements that avoid bias and support all applicants and staff equally.

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

 

Group Director of Governance and Compliance – St Dunstan’s Education Group (SDEG)

Salary: highly competitive, depending on skills and experience

St Dunstan’s Education Group (SDEG) is one of the fastest‑growing not‑for‑profit independent school groups in the UK. It comprises a dynamic family of schools in south-east London, united by a shared ethos of integrity, curiosity, and community, and by a bold vision for modern, future‑focused education. Across its schools, SDEG educates approximately 2000 pupils from the early years through to Sixth Form. 

SDEG’s defining philosophy – Excellence. Differently – is a commitment to reimagining what excellence in education looks like. It encompasses sector‑leading pupil progress, outstanding public examination results, national recognition in sport, music and drama, and award‑winning approaches to wellbeing, inclusion, and curriculum reform. It also reflects the Group’s belief that excellence must extend beyond the classroom to the way it supports families, serves communities, and invests in its staff.

As part of the Group’s plans for sustainable growth, a new Director-level role has been created to provide strategic leadership of governance and compliance: The Group Director of Governance and Compliance. This is an exciting opportunity to shape governance in a growing, high-performing educational Group and to influence decision-making at the highest levels, supporting the long-term success of the Group. SDEG is looking for an outstanding senior leader who can ensure that governance across the Group is robust, effective and continuously improving, and that the Group and its schools are compliant with legal and educational regulation.

Working closely with the CEO, members of the Group Board, St Dunstan’s Executive Team and Heads of the Group Schools, the successful candidate will have outstanding interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, a meticulous eye for detail and will be comfortable in challenging others with tact and diplomacy. They will thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics in the first instance to arrange an informal and confidential discussion with:

The deadline for receipt of applications is 10.00am on Tuesday 26 May 2026.

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

You should submit the following (both in PDF format):

  • a completed application form
  • a covering letter addressed to the CEO, Mr Nick Hewlett. Your 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 Jonathan Barnes, Head of Operations (Leadership Appointments) at: applications@rsacademics.com. Jonathan can also be reached by calling our Head Office on +44 (0) 204 6269 791.

St Dunstan’s Education 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.

Chair of Governors – Highgate School

The Governors are seeking someone with the skills and experience to be the next Chair and help Highgate retain and develop its position as one of London’s leading co-educational independent schools.

Highgate comprises three schools in one: a Pre- Preparatory, a Junior and a Senior School, with strong links between all three. While each school has its own identity, there are common threads that run through a Highgate education. Highgate is a progressive, forward-thinking school which aspires to be a place for learning and scholarship, an exemplar for the healthy life, and a reflective community.

This role is voluntary and the Chair of Governors will have the opportunity to work closely with the Head, Adam Pettitt, and his senior leadership team to develop the School’s future plans and monitor its current ones to ensure a Highgate education is the very best it can be.

If this is an opportunity that appeals to you and you believe that you may have the required skills, experience and attributes to be a Chair of Governors, then we would be delighted to hear from you.   

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics by email to arrange a confidential discussion with either: 

Louisa Barham, Search Consultant: louisabarham@rsacademics.com or

Kate Howe, Search Consultant: katehowe@rsacademics.com

  • Highgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  
  • The successful candidate will be asked to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service for an Enhanced Disclosure.  
  • 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 promoting diversity and inclusion in schools and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 

Head – Littlegarth School

Littlegarth is a thriving co-educational prep school for children aged 2–11, set in an exceptional rural setting on the Essex–Suffolk border. Warm, ambitious and full of character, Littlegarth is a school where children are known, valued and encouraged to flourish. With its strong pastoral culture, broad educational offering and vibrant community spirit, it offers a wonderful environment in which to learn and grow.

The successful candidate will build on the school’s strong foundations and distinctive ethos, providing strategic leadership while nurturing the values that define Littlegarth: curiosity, kindness, confidence and a lifelong love of learning.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a thriving prep school with excellent facilities, a talented staff team and an engaged parent community. The next Head will bring strategic vision, warmth, integrity and a deep understanding of preparatory education.

Applications are welcomed from experienced senior leaders with a strong track record in educational leadership and a commitment to outstanding teaching, pastoral care and co-curricular life.

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics in the first instance to arrange a confidential discussion with:

Angela Short, Head of Search (Appointments): angelashort@rsacademics.com

Or Andrew Nott, Senior Advisor: andrewnott@rsacademics.com 

The closing date for applications is Friday 15th May 2026 at 10.00am.

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

You should submit the following (both in PDF format):

  • A completed Application Form.
  • A covering letter addressed to Jim Keohane, Chair of Governors. 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, at applications@rsacademics.com. Laura can also be reached by calling our Head Office on +44 (0) 204 6269 795.

N.B. Safer recruitment checks will be made at all stages in the recruitment process.

  • Littlegarth School 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.
 

Director of Admissions – Cranleigh School

Salary: In the region of £80,000-£90,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience

Founded in 1865, Cranleigh is a highly successful independent co-educational day and boarding school set in the beautiful surroundings of the Surrey Hills, within easy reach of London. With 700 pupils in Cranleigh Senior and 300 in Cranleigh Prep, the School benefits from an extensive, well-equipped campus, a warm and distinctive community, and a whole-person ethos in which character, ambition, and belonging are inseparable.

This is a particularly exciting time to be joining Cranleigh as it celebrates its 160th anniversary. In a challenging sector, the School is energised, buoyant and growing – in the UK, with a new Sixth Form Centre and Pre-School, and internationally, with plans to add to its existing portfolio of four schools. Cranleigh is well-placed to build on its reputation as one of the country’s leading boarding and day schools.

Cranleigh is seeking to appoint an exceptional Director of Admissions to lead pupil recruitment strategy across the full 3–18 age range. Reporting directly to the Head, Sam Price, and a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the postholder will be a pivotal ambassador for Cranleigh – driving a bold, insight-led approach to recruitment that reflects the School’s values, strengthens relationships with families, feeder schools and agents, and supports its long-term ambitions.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious, forward-thinking leader who combines commercial acumen and strategic insight with emotional intelligence and the warmth to act as a compelling ambassador for the School. The postholder will bring a data-led mindset, strong relationship-building skills, and the drive to deliver measurable growth – inspiring an established team of eight across two sites to deliver an admissions experience that is consistently exceptional.

This high-profile role will most likely be suited to an experienced professional from within the education sector with a proven track record in admissions and/or marketing. Alternatively, this position could be suited to an exceptional individual from outside the education sector with excellent customer-facing, sales-related or business development experience with an intuitive feel for the independent boarding market.

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics in the first instance to arrange an informal and confidential discussion with Cat Sutherland-Hawes via: catrionasutherland-hawes@rsacademics.com

The closing date for applications is 10.00am (UK time) on Monday 11th May 2026.

Early applications are encouraged as the School reserves the right to make an early appointment.

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

You should submit the following (both in PDF format):

  • A completed application form
  • A covering letter addressed to the Head, Sam Price. The letter should explain your reasons for applying and suitability for the role.

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

Cranleigh School 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.

Chair of Governors – Eastbourne College and St Andrew’s Prep School

Eastbourne College, together with St Andrew’s Prep School, is seeking a Chair of Governors to succeed Mrs Nicky Eckert, who is stepping down in July 2027, after serving firstly as a governor of St Andrew’s, then joining the full Eastbourne College Board after the amalgamation of the two schools in 2010, and then serving as Chair of Eastbourne College incorporated. It is hoped that her successor will be appointed to the Board as a Governor from September 2026 to allow for a period of handover before taking over as Chair in July 2027.

While the role is voluntary, the Chair of Governors will have the opportunity to:  

  • Shape the future of the region’s leading independent, co-educational schools and strengthen their already excellent position in the region’s educational landscape
  • Develop governance and leadership skills in a dynamic educational environment
  • Make a lasting impact on pupils, staff and the broader Charity community

Eastbourne College is the leading co-educational boarding and day school in East Sussex. It enjoys an excellent reputation in academics, the arts and sports, aiming for what the school is proud to call “healthy learning for the long term.” St Andrew’s Prep is a vibrant and forward-thinking school that offers a warm, nurturing environment where childhood is cherished and where the community is defined by energy, enthusiasm and a deep commitment to the children who are at the centre of all that it does.

The two schools amalgamated in 2010 and have thereafter been referred to as Eastbourne College incorporated.

If this is an opportunity that appeals to you and you believe that you may have the required skills, experience and attributes to be a Chair of Governors, then we would be delighted to hear from you.   

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics by email to arrange a confidential discussion with either: 

 

  • Eastbourne College incorporated is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  
  • The successful candidate will be asked to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service for an Enhanced Disclosure.  
  • 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 promoting diversity and inclusion in schools and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.