Head of Development and Alumnae Relations at James Allen's Girls' School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/JAGS/91127

Location

East Dulwich Grove, London, Greater London, SE22 8TE

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary

£75,000.00 - £80,000.00 Annually (FTE)
£75,000 - £80,000 for 1.0 FTE per annum depending on qualifications and experience. Part-time working may be considered for the successful candidate.

Closing Date

Midday, Mon 8th Jun, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Week commencing Monday 8 June 2026

Interview Date(s) Week commencing Monday 8 June 2026

About this Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Development and Alumnae Relations to lead our Development and Alumnae Relations department.

This post is the continuation of an exciting journey that has seen the Development and Alumnae Relations Department grow into a vibrant and extensive network of supporters. Your dynamic and creative approach will strengthen the school’s already outstanding commitment to bursary provision by growing successful fundraising, thereby ensuring that talented young students, whatever their financial background, have the opportunity to flourish in the life-changing education that JAGS offers. Our bursary provision is central to the school’s ethos, with around 17% of the Senior School students receiving financial support for their studies at an annual cost of around £3m.

We are looking for a well-qualified graduate to join this exceptional staff body, and the successful candidate will bring their own individuality to this warm and supportive department. Excellent interpersonal skills, a readiness to engage with potential donors, parents, alumnae and school staff, and the ability to contribute to the school’s strategic aims are essential attributes. The successful candidate will fully understand the importance and significance of the school’s long-established provision of bursaries, and just how unique this is to our school’s ethos.

In addition, the Head of Development and Alumnae Relations will lead the JAGS Alumnae Association through the stewardship of our extensive alumnae network, leading a dynamic programme of events and engagement with these important stakeholders.

We offer:

• The opportunity to join our outstanding school where public examination results consistently place JAGS amongst the leading schools in the UK 

• A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff 

• A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision 

• An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff 

• Excellent facilities, including the latest resources to support learning 

• A diverse benefits package including:

Competitive salary
Support Staff Pension scheme with 10% employer contributions
Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay
Free onsite parking and bicycle storage
Free gym membership with discounted family rates
Employee Assistance Programme
Free lunches, teas and coffee all year round
Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery
School fee discount
Cycle to work scheme
Cycle hire scheme
Interest-free computer loans
Interest-free transport season ticket loans

With its distinctive heritage as the oldest independent girls’ school in London, James Allen’s Girls’ School provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for over 1200 girls aged 4 to 18. Located in the London borough of Southwark, JAGS has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusion in the workplace.

Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear:

To celebrate our diverse and inclusive community
To champion social awareness and sustainability
To empower courage, creativity and compassion in each student
To inspire aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders
To nurture respectful, resilient and kind individuals

If this matches your vision, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

How to apply:

We recognise that celebrating the full diversity of staff and students has a positive impact on all and invite applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements.

If you are interested in joining us, please complete the online application form via MyNewTerm. CVs and covering letters sent via email will not be accepted.

For further information please contact recruitment@jags.org.uk or telephone the Recruitment team on 020 8693 1181.

Closing Date: Midday on Monday 8 June 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 8 June 2026

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found.

JAGS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service, and overseas police and regulatory authorities where relevant.

Contact Details

  Recruitment
  020 8693 1181
  recruitment@jags.org.uk

James Allen's Girls' School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

Supporting Statement: Please use this section to support your application and demonstrate your suitability for the post. Please use a maximum of 1000 words.
Hobbies and Interests: Please give details of any interests, hobbies or skills that you could offer for the purposes of extra-curricular activity