Director of Marketing & Communications Full Time

The role will be based at our Senior School but will also support the Junior School. The successful candidate will be effective at managing and organising the activities of the marketing and admissions team members, and will work with the head to ensure that the profile of the school remains strong, continuing to build the reputation and profile of Sydenham & Dulwich Girls, to help 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 communications, ensuring consistency through an astute awareness of brand development and positioning.

This is a full-time senior leadership position and therefore requires flexibility for events and meetings as necessary.

Why Sydenham & Dulwich Girls

Established in 1887, Sydenham & Dulwich Girls is an independent day school for girls aged 4-18 with over 700 pupils. The school is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the leading and largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK. The GDST is at the forefront of education for girls and has a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.

Sydenham & Dulwich Girls is a selective school with a mission to ensure that every girl reaches her full academic potential. Our rich and diverse curriculum, with a full range of subjects as well as excellent enrichment provision outside of lessons, enables our students to develop the skills and personal attributes to prepare them for the challenges and opportunities of an ever-changing society. We are ambitious and forward thinking, looking to ensure our school continues to offer an outstanding education to our young people as well as the very best in pastoral care. Tolerance and mutual respect are a cornerstone of our ethos alongside an education which delivers a contemporary, innovative understanding of what it means to educate the ‘whole child’.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme. These benefits include:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free school lunches
• Financial guidance and support
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process, so early applications are encouraged. Applications should be received no later than 9am on Wednesday 20 May 2026. References for candidates invited to interview will be taken before the interview.