Director of Partnerships & Engagement

Rethinking education, helping tomorrow’s citizens flourish.

We are seeking a creative and driven individual to join us as Director of Partnerships and Engagement. As part of our senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our school and its provision, outcomes and success. 

The postholder will lead on the development and nurturing of strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including the University, School of Education, corporate partners, families and alumni. This role is integral to the school’s mission to foster a collaborative learning environment and to strengthen engagement and fundraising initiatives. 

The successful candidate will have good relationship-building and networking skills, with strong strategic thinking and planning abilities. You will ideally have experience in a leadership or management role within an educational setting, a track record of working collaboratively with other organisations, and a commitment to the school’s ethos of inclusivity and excellence.

The University of Birmingham School is an 11-18 inclusive academy serving diverse communities across the City. The School comprises approximately 775 pupils of all abilities and aptitudes to aged 16, in addition to 410 students within the sixth form following A Level courses. 

We can offer:

• A commitment to your continued professional development within school, using additional training days to enhance and develop your skills
• 3 days per year dedicated to your own research
• Access to world-class resources, research and people through our partnership with the University of Birmingham
• Involvement in our exciting timetabled enrichment programme

For further information and to apply, please visit: https://uobschool.org.uk/

Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact Katie Tennant on 0121 796 5008 to arrange.

To apply, please click on the apply link and download our application form.

Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 3rd June 2024

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. These posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and further online checks. Please note that we cannot accept applications via CV.

Together, we’ll flourish