Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 per annum
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Apply by: 28 January 2026
Job overview
The role
Benenden School, one of the leading independent schools in the world, is seeking a new Head of Admissions to deliver the School’s ambitious recruitment targets.
Interest in Benenden is booming and our new Head of Admissions will be leading our Admissions Team to meet the School’s objectives at an exciting time in Benenden’s history.
Leading a three-strong Admissions team and working closely with colleagues in Marketing, the successful candidate will bring energy, ideas and strategic thinking to ensure we deliver an outstanding customer experience at every step of the admissions journey.
This is an especially exciting time to be joining Benenden. Not only is Benenden continuing to grow its position at the forefront of single sex education, but it has also recently expanded its family of schools by bringing Orwell Park Prep School into the Benenden group.
Our new Head of Admissions will be focused on strategy and external engagement activity to drive future student recruitment. This will include liaising with feeder schools and attending school fairs both in the UK and overseas.
About you
This position will suit either a current independent school Head of Admissions or an experienced admissions practitioner looking to take the next step into a leadership position. Most importantly, they will be a natural people person who thrives on being Benenden’s external representative.
Proven experience leading a high-performing team, delivering exemplary service across the full customer journey is essential, together with a strong track record of winning new customers. The successful candidate will also demonstrate knowledge of the ISEB Common Pre-Test and a sound understanding of independent school admissions processes.
For an informal conversation about this role, contact Ian Read, Director of External Relations on igr@benenden.school
About Benenden School
Benenden is one of the leading day and boarding schools in Britain. We were founded in 1923 and are situated in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent. There are 550 girls in the school, aged 11-18, with 190 of those in the Sixth Form. Benenden is at the forefront of girls’ education in the UK, with recent innovations including the Benenden Diploma, a bespoke curriculum for our youngest two year groups, and the Professional Skills Programme, teaching the Sixth Form skills for the workplace.
Benefits
Benenden offers its own generous pay structure, responsibility allowances and benefits. Staff are provided with meals whilst on duty. The school’s leisure facilities, including wonderful grounds, a fitness gym and swimming pool are also available for staff to use.
For a full job description and to apply, please click the apply button.
Deadline for applications: 9.00am Wednesday 28th January 2026.
Round 1 interviews will take place on Wednesday 4th February 2026 and round 2 interviews will take place on Tuesday 10th February 2026.
We reserve the right to appoint a candidate to this role earlier than the deadline if we find the right candidate for the position, so we encourage early applications.
The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times, this appointment will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Benenden School is committed to equal opportunities and equal pay for all employees. Whilst Benenden isn’t accredited to the Living Wage Foundation, we do look to the Living Wage for guidance and our starting pay is currently in line with this.
For more information on how to apply, please click here.
