Director of Development
ESMS - Stewart's Melville College
Edinburgh, City of
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary up to £70k depending on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 6 October 2022
Job overview
Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools (ESMS) are a pioneer of rounded education in Scotland. Established over 150 years ago, ESMS is now proud to be one of the leading schools in Scotland, teaching 2700 students, from 3 to 18. From the outdoor learning programme to the technology used in the classroom, ESMS are leading the way in the provision of outstanding education.
Development has been a critical part of ESMS for 15 years. During that time over £5m has been raised for the ‘Access to Excellence’ campaign (for bursaries) and a community of over 14,000 alumni and stakeholders has been built and supported. As the Schools develop their strategy for the next chapter in their history, ESMS now seeks a highly experienced and creative development professional to lead fundraising and stakeholder relations into a new era. The Director of Development will build on the excellent work already undertaken in establishing Development at ESMS to create and deliver a development plan and function to support the strategic vision of the new Principal (previously the Head of Stewart’s Melville College). The successful candidate will report to the Principal and can look forward to working in a collaborative, friendly and highly supportive environment.
The role requires the vision, knowledge and experience to realise the fundraising potential and the leadership skills to manage complex stakeholder relations in a multi-school environment. Ultimately you will build on the strength and scale of our close community to create a long-term culture of philanthropy, which will bring significant benefit to the Schools and local families.
Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics in the first instance to arrange a confidential discussion with Susannah Thompson, Search Consultant: susannahthompson@rsacademics.com
The deadline for receipt of applications is 10.00am, on Thursday 6 October 2022.
ESMS 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 appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks in accordance with the relevant statutory guidance, including a PVG check, satisfactory references, proof of identity and qualifications and a satisfactory medical report.
About RSAcademics
Founded in 2001 by Russell Speirs, RSAcademics has advised and supported over 700 schools and educational organisations in the UK and worldwide. Through our working partnerships with heads, leadership teams, boards, staff and parents, we specialise in supporting schools in five main areas: strategy, marketing and research; equality, diversity and inclusion; operational improvement; leadership and governance and philanthropy. We enable schools worldwide to thrive, by finding and developing senior leaders, guiding decision makers, making connections and shaping debate.
Please visit https://www.rsacademics.com/current-vacancies/director-development-esms/ for more information.
Attached documents
About ESMS - Stewart's Melville College
- ESMS - Stewart's Melville College
- Queensferry Road, Edinburgh
- Midlothian
- EH4 3EZ
- United Kingdom
Stewart's Melville College is an independent, non-denominational day school for boys aged 11-18 in Edinburgh. There are approximately 740 boys, of whom about 25 are boarders. Admission is through assessment. ESMS has a charitable foundation and provides financial assistance to over 150 bursary holders, who attend Stewart's Melville College or The Mary Erskine School. The school has existed for more than 150 years and was voted The Sunday Times Independent Secondary School of the Year in 2013.
The school enjoys an excellent academic reputation and prides itself on the range of musical, dramatic and other extra-curricular opportunities offered to its boys. The playing fields and Pavilion at Inverleith underpin a fine tradition in rugby and cricket and boys also have access to the hockey pitches and other sporting facilities at The Mary Erskine School.
Stewart's Melville College is part of the ESMS family of schools and is closely twinned with The Mary Erskine School through a shared House system and co-education in many activities, including trips, shows, concerts, orchestras, bands, numerous Outdoor Education projects and in the Combined Cadet Force. The co-educational Sixth Form aims to offer a genuine pre-university experience.
Principal
Mr Anthony Simpson
Values and vision
Stewart's Melville College has nine core values that are recognised by all members of the school community: kindness, respect, commitment, enthusiasm, responsibility, grace, appreciation, confidence and integrity.
The school follows its own curriculum prior to examination years. The Curriculum for Excellence is not followed. Boys generally sit the public examinations prescribed by the Scottish Qualifications Authority. It is normal for boys to sit a combination of eight subjects at National 5 and to proceed to Higher courses in S5. The majority will return for a final year in Sixth Form, with a high proportion taking Advanced Highers. ‘A’ Levels are offered in Art and in Music.
Education Scotland report
“Stewart’s Melville College provided pupils with a wide range of opportunities to reach high levels of achievement in both academic subjects and other activities, including sports and the expressive arts. Pupils, parents and staff valued these opportunities and identified strongly with the school. High expectations set for pupils were supported by very good learning and teaching experiences and, overall, pupils’ attainments were very good. The school provided a climate in which pupils were well educated to think for themselves.”
View Stewart's Melville College's latest Education Scotland report
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