Job Description

Buckswood school motto is 'Ad Vitam Paramus' or 'we prepare for life', and our magical campus set on 40 acres of country estate, vineyard, stables and activity centre provide the perfect setting for passionate subject specialists to ignite the imaginations of our students. Join a school that likes to think outside of the box and inspire children to do the same.

We are a forward-thinking school dedicated to sharing our story, celebrating our achievements, and engaging our community. We are looking for a creative and driven

Communications & Social Media Officer

to showcase school life, highlight programs, and drive engagement across digital platforms.

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating compelling content, managing our social media channels, and promoting our school online to generate leads and increase awareness. You will be the voice and visual storyteller of our school, bringing our community to life through posts, photos, and campaigns that drive traffic to our website.

Key Responsibilities:

Capture high-quality photos and videos that showcase school events, programs, and daily life.

Create engaging, creative, and visually appealing posts for multiple social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.).

Manage social media accounts, respond to messages/comments, and monitor engagement.

Plan and execute campaigns that drive audiences to the school website and encourage enquiries.

Collaborate with school staff to highlight key programs, initiatives, and achievements.

Monitor social media trends and analytics to optimise content performance and engagement.

Ensure consistent messaging and branding across all communications channels.

Requirements:

Experience in communications, social media management, content creation, or digital marketing.

Strong photography and visual storytelling skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Creative, innovative, and able to generate ideas independently.

Familiarity with social media analytics and strategies for driving traffic and engagement.

Passion for education and promoting school communities.

Candidates are invited to submit their CVs to the school and if successful following an initial review will be provided with the full . Candidates would then be required to submit a full school application form before being shortlisted and invited to an interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Buckswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau now the Disclosure and Barring Service. You must also have the right to work in the UK with appropriate Visa if necessary.

If you have spent more than 3 months abroad in the last 5 years you will need to provide a Police check from the country in which you were in.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person