Sydenham High is an incredible school and a rewarding place to work, offering a range of superb career opportunities and generous benefits. With Admissions thriving and the GDST’s exciting new plan of investment, including new laboratories, Sixth Form Centre and design technology and innovation spaces, this is an exciting
time to join Sydenham High School.
We are situated in the leafy suburbs of South East London with excellent facilities and convenient transport links.
When vacancies arise, we advertise these in the TES for teaching staff and, where appropriate, on specialist sites.
As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust we offer a competitive salary and rewards and benefits package. Find out more here.
Current Jobs
- External Relations Coordinator
The successful candidate in this key role will implement the School’s external relations strategy and development plan, identifying and working with all stakeholders to enhance the visibility and reputation of Sydenham High.
This role will be essential to the smooth and effective outward-facing functions of the School,
notably Marketing, Communications, Admissions and Development. The Officer will play a leading role in building and strengthening relationships with the School’s key constituencies, including prospective families, past and present parents, alumnae, staff and governors.Taking a lead from the Head and the Director of Marketing and Communications, the post holder will work closely with the Registrar and administrative staff to ensure the thorough organisation and management of events, helping to sustain our successful number of pupil applications and as well as instigating communications, building partnerships and running lower level fundraising campaigns.
The successful candidate will also focus on building and maintaining our alumnae network, whilst supporting the Director of Marketing & Communications and the School as a whole.
The External Relations Officer will be a full time role and occasionally the person will be required to be flexible in their work in order to attend special events which take place outside the normal
working day.


