Assistant Head Co-Curricular & Partnerships

The Role

The Assistant Head Co-Curricular & Partnerships is a key member of the Senior Management Team, responsible for shaping both the internal life of the school and its outward-facing engagement. The postholder will lead a rich, ambitious and inclusive co-curricular programme that reflects the breadth of opportunity at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], while also developing and delivering a strategic partnerships agenda that connects the school meaningfully with its local and wider community.

Applications are welcomed from both teaching and non‑teaching professionals. The successful candidate will have a clear passion for enrichment and co-curricular provision, alongside excellent organisational and communication skills. We are particularly interested in applicants with experience across leadership, enrichment, sport, the arts or youth‑development, who can bring energy, creativity and strategic thinking to this vital area of school life.

Job Description

• Provide strategic leadership of the co-curricular programme across the Senior School.
• Design and sustain a broad, ambitious and inclusive offer, balancing high participation with opportunities for excellence across academic enrichment, sport, the arts and wider interests.
• Develop and lead the School’s partnerships and outreach strategy, building sustained and meaningful relationships with local schools, charities and community organisations.
• Oversee pupil service and leadership initiatives, including the “100 Hours of St Margaret’s” programme.
• Ensure the effective organisation and delivery of trips, events and co-curricular activities, maintaining high standards of planning, safety and pupil experience.
• Maintain excellent communication with pupils, staff and parents.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the school as a member of the Senior Management Team.
• Ensure all activity is delivered in line with best practice in safeguarding, health and safety.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• A good honours degree

Desirable Qualifications

• Relevant postgraduate qualification

Experience

• Successful experience in a leadership role within a secondary school
• Effective and efficient administration
• Able to juggle a demanding and diverse workload with flexibility
• Relevant experience in youth development, community engagement or partnerships
• Experience of leading initiatives that extend beyond the classroom

Knowledge

• Safeguarding issues and legislation
• Good understanding of the ISI Inspection framework
• Understanding of the role of partnerships, outreach and public benefit within the independent school sector

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to manage sensitive and difficult situations calmly
• High levels of creativity and initiative
• Excellent people management skills
• Ability to build relationships with external stakeholders
• Strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into practical programmes
• Effective planning, organisational, communication and time management skills
• Outstanding oral and written communication, confident public speaker
• Passion for enrichment, co-curricular provision and wider development of young people
• Genuine commitment to equality and student welfare

How to Apply

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 17:00. Interview date: Monday 18 May 2026. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. In order to apply please submit an application form along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria. Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of two referees. Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates. Please note, we are unable to accept CVs.

The application form is available online at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. For an initial discussion, please contact: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer.