Summer School Director

St Edmund's College; Ware; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Edmunds College invites applications for a Summer School Director to lead and grow its established Summer School programme. The role combines strategic vision, commercial awareness and operational management to deliver an exceptional student experience while meeting ambitious financial and growth targets.

The director will work with the Headmaster, Bursar and College departments to oversee planning, budgeting, marketing and international partnerships, with safeguarding and regulatory

Qualifications

• Experience in leading or managing a programme or department is required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Leading planning and day-to-day operational delivery of the Summer School.
• Developing and implementing a medium-term business plan to support sustainable growth.
• Taking responsibility for financial performance, including budgets, course fees and targets.
• Developing and delivering an effective marketing and promotional strategy to raise profile and reach.
• Building relationships with overseas agents and developing international partnerships.
• Recruiting and managing academic, residential and pastoral teams.
• Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Monitoring performance and reporting to Headmaster, Bursar and Board of Governors.
• Identifying new business opportunities and potential areas for expansion.
• Collaborating with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure high-quality service.

Job description

Job Summary

Summer School Director

(Required for as soon as possible)

An exciting opportunity to shape the future of our Summer School

St Edmunds College is seeking an ambitious, commercially minded and experienced Summer School Director to lead, develop and grow our established Summer School programme.

This is a high-profile leadership opportunity for someone who can combine strategic vision, commercial awareness and outstanding operational management to deliver an exceptional experience for students while achieving ambitious financial and growth objectives.

The Opportunity

As Summer School Director, you will take overall responsibility for the successful operation and development of the Summer School, working closely with the Headmaster, Bursar, College departments and external partners.

Hours

Negotiable, to be discussed at interview

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the planning and day-to-day operational delivery of the Summer School.
• Developing and implementing a medium-term business plan to support sustainable growth.
• Taking responsibility for financial performance, including budgets, course fees and agreed financial targets.
• Developing and delivering an effective marketing and promotional strategy to increase the Summer Schools profile and reach.
• Building relationships with overseas agents and developing new international commercial partnerships.
• Recruiting and managing academic, residential and pastoral teams.
• Ensuring high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Monitoring performance and preparing reports and recommendations for the Headmaster, Bursar and Board of Governors.
• Identifying new business opportunities, markets and potential areas for expansion.
• Working collaboratively with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure an efficient and high-quality service.

About You

We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong track record in summer schools, education, hospitality, international programmes, commercial operations or a related environment.

You will have excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills, together with the commercial confidence to manage budgets, develop partnerships and identify opportunities for growth.

You will be proactive, entrepreneurial and able to balance commercial objectives with the delivery of a safe, high-quality experience for students.

Join St Edmunds

This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future direction, reputation and growth of the St Edmunds Summer School, with the freedom to develop new opportunities and strengthen its international profile.

The post holder will occasionally be required to work outside normal working hours, with reasonable notice.

Safeguarding

St Edmunds College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Although this is not a teaching role, the successful candidate will work regularly in a school environment and have contact with children. The role therefore involves regulated activity, and an enhanced DBS check including childrens barred list information will be required prior to appointment.

Closing date for applications when all forms must be received by HR is:Midday, Thursday 22nd October 2026.

Interviews to take place:As soon as possible after the half-term.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo relevant Safeguarding Checks.

We will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.*

Salary and Benefits

Salary depending on experience and negotiable hours