Head of International Admissions

Head of International Admissions

The King's School Canterbury is seeking an exceptional Head of International Admissions to lead and deliver a strategic, data driven approach to international pupil recruitment across our Senior School, Junior King's and International College.

This high profile, outward facing role is responsible for building strong global relationships with agents, partners and prospective families, while identifying and developing new international markets. You will lead recruitment activity worldwide, representing King's at events and ensuring a seamless journey from initial enquiry through to enrolment.

Working closely with the Director of Admissions and senior leaders, you will use data and insight to shape strategy, forecast pupil numbers and maximise conversion. You will also play a key ambassadorial role for the International College, articulating its distinctive offer within international markets.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in international student recruitment, strong relationship management skills and the confidence to operate independently in a global context.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading independent school with a global outlook, where ambition, collaboration and a commitment to excellence underpin everything we do.

For an informal discussion to learn more, please contact Nicola Valentino, Director of Admissions at .

Job details

Location: The King's School, Canterbury.

Salary: Up to £65k per annum, DOE. Basis: Full Time. Job category/type: Admissions. Date posted: 14/04/2026. Job reference: VAC00677. Attachments: Head of International Admissions Information Pack.pdf.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 5 May 2026.

The King's School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.