Project Lead - East Kent Schools Together (EKST)

Overview

30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (state school term time)

East Kent Schools Together (EKST) is a unique and ambitious partnership of state and independent schools and universities, working collaboratively to raise aspirations and widen horizons for young people across East Kent.

We are seeking a Project Lead to coordinate and develop EKST's programme of collaborative projects, events and opportunities, maintaining momentum and engagement across all partner organisations. You will work closely with the EKST Heads, Management and Finance Groups, reporting to the Chair of the Heads' Group, and will play a central role in planning, delivery, evaluation and communication.

This is a varied, outward-facing role combining strategic project leadership with hands-on delivery.

• Coordinate meetings and reporting.
• Develop and lead partnership initiatives.
• Manage the EKST events calendar and budget.
• Oversee communications and social media.
• Build external relationships.
• Secure funding through bids and grants.

The role would suit a highly organised self-starter with a background in education and/or project management, strong communication skills, and a passion for partnership working.

Qualifications and experience

• Highly organised self-starter with a background in education and/or project management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across partner organisations.
• Experience in partnership working or programme coordination is desirable.

Contract, closing date and application

Closing date for receipt of applications: 13 February 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.

Safeguarding and recruitment notes

All offers of employment are subject to safeguarding checks as described above in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.