Director of External Relations
Downe House
West Berkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Circa £50,000 dependent on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 2 July 2019
Job overview
In this senior position, you will help to ensure that we retain our position as a major stakeholder in the international and domestic independent education sector and continue to market and celebrate the Downe House brand globally.
Working for one of the leading girls’ independent boarding schools in the country, you will be leading your own team and working closely with the Assistant Head (Foundation) and the Headmistress. Your role will be varied and will combine day-to-day management with strategy development. Your key areas of focus will be Marketing, PR, Communications and Admissions.
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work as part of a committed team, to make a difference and to get fully involved with the life of the School.
For more information, please visit our website www.downehouse.net (Jobs) where you can read more about the role and the School.
Closing date: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
It is anticipated that interviews will take place on Tuesday 9 July 2019.
About Downe House
Situated in the town of Thatcham, in Berkshire, Downe House is an independent secondary school for girls aged between 11 and 18. It is both a day and boarding school. There are around 580 students enrolled at the school, the majority of whom are boarders. Downe House School was established in 1907 in Charles Darwin’s formal home. It is located on 110 acres of land. There are 12 houses for those living on the campus. One of the houses is located in France where year eight students have the opportunity to spend a term.
Headteacher
Emma McKendrick
Values and Vision
Downe House aims to give every girl attending the school equal opportunities. The goal is for them to develop positive attitudes towards learning and become important figures in the local and global community. Children are encouraged to have excellent exam results, as well as personal development.
Ofsted report
“There is positive leadership and a proactive approach to the health and well-being of the boarders. The health centre provides an outstanding service to the whole school. The welfare of pupils is at the heart of all the work that is done and the systems that are in place to support this aim. The pupils are well protected from harm with a written child protection policy that is regularly reviewed. The headmistress is the designated person in charge of child protection and works closely in this area with other members of the leadership team. Good attention is paid to overall health and safety matters supported by robust policies and comprehensive risk assessments.”
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