GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust)
Director or Marketing and Communications
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Employer Oxford High School - GDST
Location Oxford, Oxfordshire
Contract Type Permanent
Hours Full Time
Contract Length Permanent
Salary GDST Competitive Salary Range
Posted 17th July 2026
Start Date As Soon As Possible
Expires 24th August 2026 06:00 PM
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Job ID: 1565936
Role: Director of Marketing and Communications
Location: Oxford High School (GDST)
Required from: September 2026 or sooner if possible
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: The GDST has its own competitive salary scale
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Marketing & Communications specialist to join a highly qualified and dynamic Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role leading, developing and implementing Oxford High School’s pupil recruitment and communication strategies.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the Marketing and Admissions team, and will work with the Head to ensure that the profile of the school is strong, and will continue to build the reputation and profile of Oxford High School to ensure that it remains a first choice for parents and girls in the area.
The Director of Marketing & Communications will play an integral part in developing and driving an innovative and effective marketing strategy using media and digital platforms, as well as advertising and liaising with feeder schools and parents.
The successful candidate will be the guardian of the school brand and a champion of marketing and both internal and external communications, ensuring consistency through an astute awareness of brand development and positioning.
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This is a full-time senior leadership position and therefore requires flexibility for events and meetings as necessary. The role will be based at our Senior School but will also support the Prep School.
A proven track record of leading successful marketing and/or admissions strategies in a multi-site or complex organisation is essential, along with demonstrable success in driving customer acquisition, retention and brand growth through data-driven marketing.
Why Oxford High School?
About The School
Since its foundation over 150 years ago, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls’ education.
Today, Oxford High School is a happy and vibrant place to work: our students are highly motivated and ambitious, supportive yet self-aware. From our youngest Reception pupils through to our longest-serving members of staff, there is a real sense of pride at being part of the Oxford High community.
Benefits
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training Grants For Qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
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Application Deadline: 18:00 pm Monday 24th August.
Interviews will take place in the week commencing Tuesday 1st September 2026
We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process, so early applications are encouraged.
References for candidates invited to interview will be taken before the interview.
The GDST are 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, online checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity or religion. Your current or last employer will be asked for a reference and will be contacted prior to interview. Verification of right to work, and qualifications will be required at interview.
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- Safeguarding Statement
The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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