Job Description

All candidates must complete a Farleigh School Support Staff Application Form in order to apply for the position, this can be found on the school website. Please visit the Staff Vacancies page on the school website for the full job description and application form. We are unable to accept CV's in place of a completed application form.

Farleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo appropriate Child Protection Screening, including references from past employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Farleigh School seeks to appoint a (Digital) Marketing Communications Assistant. The successful candidate will work with the Director of Communications & Marketing in all aspects of Farleigh School's communications with current and prospective parents, former pupils and past parents (internal and external communications).

The successful candidate will have an active role in all aspects of the school's communications with its stakeholders, including current and prospective parents, past pupils and past parents. The role is busy and varied: from digital marketing and content creation for the website, social media, digital and printed newsletters, to graphic design, photography, editing and proof reading, maintaining databases and being responsive to parents and colleagues. An important feature of the role is the ability to multi-task and a willingness to get involved in the daily life of a vibrant boarding school.

Particular Tasks & Responsibilities:

Drafting the weekly Whiteboard email to parents (via MailChimp). Creating other digital newsletters e.g. to past pupils, past and prospective parents (also via MailChimp). Updating the school website (copy, news stories, images etc.). Social media content creation. Developing and managing the alumni database in order to engage proactively and regularly with former pupils of the school. Photographing school life, downloading, editing and uploading images to photo libraries for parents, staff and pupils. Ensuring Farleigh information and images are up-to-date on education websites and in education guides. Identifying contributors and content, as well as writing and editing articles, for the website, termly school newsletter and alumni newsletter. Promoting Open Mornings, alumni events etc. through relevant marketing channels eg. social media, digital marketing, printed marketing materials and advertising. Producing advertisements and marketing flyers, working with graphic designers where required. Writing press releases and articles for local and education publications. Assisting at major school events, such as Open Mornings (once or twice per year on a Saturday morning), Grandparents' Day, evening concerts and plays etc. Be willing to uphold and support the Catholic ethos of the school This list is not exhaustive, but additional activities may include: welcoming prospective parents, giving tours of the school, arranging marketing events, updating school publications and displays around the school.
We are seeking an individual to work full-time for 39 weeks per year (34 term time weeks and 5 weeks in the school holidays);

for the right applicant, with the necessary skills and experience, we would consider part-time approaches and/or a different number of weeks per year, as well as the opportunity for a degree of working flexibly.

Working hours are based on 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. During term-time this will normally be completed between 8.00am and 6.00pm, but with occasional requirements to work outside these hours in line with the requirements of school events. Applicants are encouraged to state their desired working hours and pattern in their application.

The successful candidate will have:

Essential:

Strong administrative and organisational skills with a high degree of IT literacy Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail Experience of using MailChimp, ToucanTech or similar software, or the ability to pick it up quickly Experience of using social media in a professional context Experience of updating website content Experience of writing, editing and proof reading in order to produce concise, informative and engaging copy The ability to be creative, proactive and work independently A flexible and discreet team player Ability to thrive in a busy environment

Desirable:

Experience of graphic design (Adobe InDesign) Experience of photography and Photoshop Experience of Google Analytics and Meta Advertising Experience of using a relationship management database Experience of organising events Experience of brand management A genuine interest in children and education
In return we will offer the successful candidate:

A competitive salary in line with the school's Pay and Benefits policy Membership of the school's pension, Life Assurance and Income Protection schemes Access to Help@Hand Employee Assistance programme and shopping discounts Free school meals during working hours during term time Professional Development Support and opportunities to take on additional responsibilities Free car parking Supportive colleagues and an outstanding working environment A beautiful setting in which to work Access to staff social events
Salary is dependent on experience, qualifications and skills at time of appointment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,000.00-27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: In person