Director of Marketing and Communications

Newcastle High School for Girls is seeking an exceptional marketing and communications leader to join its Senior Leadership Team as Director of Marketing and Communications. Reporting to the Head, this is a broad and influential role with responsibility for marketing, communications, admissions, alumnae relations, philanthropy, data and business support. You will lead an integrated approach to pupil recruitment, retention and stakeholder engagement, ensuring the school has a clear market position and delivers an outstanding experience for prospective families. Leading a multidisciplinary team, you will bring strategic direction, operational focus and a strong understanding of how data, insight and effective communications can support growth. You will oversee the full pupil recruitment journey, from initial engagement through to admission, while contributing more widely to the strategic direction and long-term success of the school. We are looking for a senior marketing, communications or admissions professional with a strong track record of delivering effective strategy and measurable results. You may already be operating at a senior level, or ready to take the next step into a role with broader responsibility and influence. You will bring sound judgement, strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to work closely with senior colleagues and a range of stakeholders. Experience of leading people, projects or cross-functional work will be important, alongside the ..... full job details .....