Job Description
Head of Marketing and Admissions
Closing Date: 1st February 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Contract/Hours: Full Time
Start – April 2026
Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum depending on experience
Location of Role: Rookwood School, Andover
Rookwood School is looking to appoint a Head of Marketing and Admissions. Rookwood is at an exciting point of development, with an increased interest in the Early Years Provision and other age groups. We are looking for someone who can lead on all aspects of Marketing and Admissions and the requirement to ensure that the customer journey from initial enquiry to a child’s first day, is a high quality and bespoke experience.
This role develop and implement a high-impact marketing and admissions strategy that will drive enquiries and sign up from both our day and boarding markets, immersion opportunities and improve pupil retention.
The successful candidate will have natural business development instincts and be responsible for taking full ownership for promoting Rookwood School from Nursery through to Sixth Form including Boarding, via compelling and engaging internal and external communications. They will line manage our Marketing and Admissions Assistant and work closely with the Headteacher and Inspired Learning Group’s Marketing and Admissions teams to optimise pupil recruitment, conversion and retention across all year groups.
Nestled on a leafy site in Andover, Rookwood School is a happy and thriving learning environment for pupils aged 6 months to 18 years. At the heart of our ethos is strong pastoral care, where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. Our school motto, ‘Sapere Aude,’ translates to ‘dare to know’ or ‘have the courage to understand’, perfectly capturing the essence of our identity. We encourage our pupils to question, explore, and achieve more than they ever thought possible.
We are looking for a Head of Marketing and Admissions who is able to work across the entire lifecycle of Marketing and Admissions. The ability to work proactively and clearly track the admissions process from enquiry to acceptance is essential.
In return we will offer you:
· A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further
· Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and are proud of their learning environment
· Opportunities for further professional development
· Employee assistance provision
· Access to reduced educational fees for qualifying children
· A caring and supportive working environment within a vibrant school community
Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest possible time.
Applications are invited to be submitted via our online application portal at https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001070
The full Job Description can be obtained directly from the vacancies section on our school website - www.rookwoodschool.org/vacancies.
For further details please contact recruitment@rookwoodschool.org; or call 01264 325900.
Potential applicant visits are welcomed.
The advert may close prior to the stated date and interviews will take place as soon as a suitable field of candidates is obtained therefore early submission of applications is recommended.
Rookwood School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, right to work in the UK, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment and two satisfactory references.
All positions which involve working with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).