Job Description

Bedales School, a unique educational establishment set in the beautiful Hampshire countryside, has been leading the way in innovative, student-centred learning for over a century. The school champions creativity, authenticity, and academic excellence in a distinctive and inspiring environment.


We're seeking a Communications & Digital Content Lead to drive external communications with an emphasis on digital - managing the school's website and social media content. You'll craft compelling stories that reflect our distinctive ethos, which balances the needs of the individual with the community - work of each for weal of all. If you're skilled in digital communications, content creation and brand promotion, help us shape Bedales' voice and enhance the school's online presence.

Experience & Background

Using persuasive storytelling and copywriting skills with a keen eye for detail, you will enjoy creating engaging communications content for a variety of audiences. You will have experience of website content management systems, social media, and designing and editing content for digital platforms.


With an ability to work effectively under pressure, you will be well organised, flexible and able to prioritise. Success will depend on the ability to form positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues.

Duties

You will be responsible for:

Coordinating content across the Whole School, uploading content to the website content management system (Storyblok), ensuring key sections are up to date Liaising closely with the Admissions Marketing Executive to ensure the admissions pages on the website and social media channels have dynamic admissions-related content, including maintaining/updating the digital prospectus Monitoring and evaluating the overall performance of the website, optimising its structure and content to enhance traffic, visibility and SEO Keeping abreast of web developments and advising on how these could enhance Bedales' online profile Managing the content of the school's main social media sites, i.e. Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Threads, proactively seeking content from across the Whole School

This post is Regulated Activity.

Hours of Work

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week throughout the year, occasionally working flexibly with some evening and weekend work required, for which time off in lieu will be offered.

Salary

34,389 per annum based on the above hours and weeks of work.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Funded Healthcare Cash Plan

Pension with Royal London

Life Assurance

Salary Extras Benefits Platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Free lunch is provided during term time

Pre-Appointment Checks

All candidates will undergo a Safeguarding Suitability Interview and application for an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check and be asked to provide evidence they are eligible to work in the UK, on an on-going basis, at the shortlist stage of the selection process.

Closing Date: 09:00am, Wednesday 12 November 2025

Application discussion via MS Teams: Monday 17 November 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 20 November 2025

Early application is advised as Bedales reserve the right to make an appointment at any stage of the application process.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this post please read the which includes full details regarding the post. CVs cannot be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application form.


To find out more about this opportunity, candidates can contact our External Relations Director, Rob Reynolds, by email to rreynolds@bedales.org.uk.


All other enquiries relating to the recruitment process, should be forwarded to recruitment@bedales.org.uk.

Safeguarding Statement:

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Prohibition from Teaching Checks, Prohibition from Management Checks.


The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; fostering a culture of openness, safety, equality and protection; providing a safe and welcoming environment where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe that they are being listened to; playing a key role in prevention of harm and an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may indicate a child is at risk of harm; When concerned about the welfare of a student, acting in the best interests of the student.
All staff have a key role to play in identifying concerns early and in providing help for children and are expected to act in accordance with the school Safeguarding & Child Protection Policies.


The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job candidates to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.