Job Introduction
We are seeking to appoint a talented colleague to co-ordinate and develop our marketing and recruitment strategy as well as support to school’s wider HR processes.
There will be some flexibility regarding the hours worked in the role, that may include some home/off site working as agreed with the school, to enable the successful candidate to establish effective links with training providers.
Duties include:
- Lead the annual calendar for marketing and publicity, including oversight of social media & relations with the press
- Lead the development and refining of the School's systems for communication with parents and the wider public all-through
- Work in partnership with senior colleagues and IT support in the ongoing development of the website and other marketing tools
- Design publications for marketing & lead recruitment events and projects
- Develop strong relationships with local press & teacher training providers
- Working alongside a colleague in HR to undertake HR functions and processes in school and Rotherly Day Nursery including new colleague induction.
- Support the Deputy Headteacher in their partnership working with other settings and in relation to recruitment of those joining the teaching profession.
Key skills/knowledge:
- To be highly literate with IT
- Strong and highly effective communication skills
- Ability to write copy for publications and proof-read according to a house style
- Experience of marketing/publicity as well as organising events
- Able to work under pressure - taking the lead when needed and being an effective team member and leader
- Be able to lead a strategy and project delivery
- Have an excellent eye for detail and accuracy
- Be professionally curious and motivated
- Be able to innovate, creative and seek solutions
- Leading school marketing and recruitment events
- Be available to support some evening events by negotiation
- Be prepared to support colleagues in our wider administration team in school where the need arises
- Ideally educated to at least first-degree level with qualifications in HR or Marketing (or working towards)
- A willingness to undertake further professional development opportunities
Benefits of working at The Westgate School:
• Full induction programme including training and mentoring to ensure your success in the role
• Ongoing personal development
• Preferential nursery places in our on-site nursery at a reduced price
• Free on-site parking
• Free use of health and fitness facilities
Safeguarding statement: The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Pre-employment checks: All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations.
Equalities statement: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
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Job Description and Application forms can be obtained from www.westgate.hants.sch.uk/vacancies and returned to the recruitment team at hr@westgate.hants.sch.uk
