Priestley College

School Partnership & Engagement Officer

As a proud member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), Priestley College is a thriving and well-established 16-19 academy located in the heart of Warrington. The College works collaboratively with local schools to drive educational excellence and improve outcomes for all young people in Warrington. Priestley is recognised for its inclusive culture, high-quality teaching, strong student motivation, and ambitious, well-planned curriculum.

Key Responsibilities 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with feeder schools, Careers Advisers, Heads of Year, and Subject Staff across Cheshire and Warrington
• Develop school-specific recruitment plans using data and intelligence, including data sharing agreements with partner schools to achieve targets
• Represent the College at feeder school events, including careers fairs, parents' evenings, GCSE options events, and TCAT transition hub meetings
• Coordinate school visits, assemblies, presentations, college tours and taster activities to prospective students
• Promote the College's distinctive course pathways, study programmes, progression routes and student destination success stories
• Work with the Head of Marketing & Communications and TCAT's Stakeholder Engagement Officer to develop effective post-16 transition strategies across trust schools

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• GCSE Math and English minimum grade C/4 or equivalent (essential)
• Ideally educated to degree level
• Experience working with young people in education, marketing, admissions, or IAG environments

 Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking and ambitious College with a strong commitment to educational and operational excellence.
• Opportunity to shape the financial future of a growing organisation.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.