Franklin College is a thriving, high-achieving sixth form college, proudly serving North East Lincolnshire and its surrounding rural and coastal areas. With around 2,100 full-time 16-18 and 500 part-time adult students, we are known for our inclusive, supportive environment and strong commitment to student success.
Our recent Ofsted Outstanding rating reflects our dedication to exceptional teaching, learning, and assessment. As a college, we are passionate about inspiring and empowering students to achieve their full potential through high-quality education, strong industry links, and innovative personal and professional programmes.
School Partnership Lead
Permanent
Full time, Term Time Only + 10 days
£34,820.46 to £37,670.76 per annum
(£38,897 FTE (NJC21) to £42,081 FTE (NJC24))
Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced, strategic, and dynamic professional to take on the role of School Partnership Lead, joining our committed Schools Liaison and Recruitment Team. This pivotal position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the aspirations of young people across our region by developing and leading initiatives that deepen our relationships with partner schools and promote Franklin as the natural next step for post-16 education.
Working closely with the Associate Principal for School Partnerships and Student Experience, you will design and deliver an ambitious programme of engagement activities that reflect the unique needs of each school community. Through innovative outreach, you will strengthen partnerships, raise awareness of Franklin’s exceptional offer, and ensure students and families are informed, inspired, and supported in their next steps.
This is a highly visible role that combines strategy with hands-on delivery. You will represent Franklin with confidence and enthusiasm at school events, assemblies, open evenings, and community activities, fostering strong, sustainable relationships built on trust, understanding, and shared goals. Your insight into local education and skills priorities will shape tailored engagement strategies that make a real difference to our partners and the young people they support.
We are looking for a confident communicator and natural leader with proven experience in education, outreach, or recruitment. You’ll bring strong organisational skills, creativity, and a genuine passion for connecting with young people and their families. Most importantly, you will have the drive, vision, and presence to enhance Franklin’s outstanding reputation within the community.
At Franklin, you’ll join a vibrant, forward-thinking college where collaboration, innovation, and ambition are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to play a key role in shaping the future of our school partnerships.
Closing date: 12pm on 3rd November 2025
Interview date: Friday 7th November 2025
Franklin College has a proven commitment equality of opportunity and actively promotes the welfare, safeguarding and PREVENT duty of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check. Other checks may also be necessary. Franklin College is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the DBS, and other checks may also be required. Franklin Sixth Form College is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Pre-employment references will wherever possible be taken up prior to interview in line with the College’s Safer Recruitment Policy.
The College are also obliged to conduct an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 220 to 225 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025.