Marketing and Communications Assistant
George Salter Academy, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 9UW9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
12 July 2026 at 5pm
Date listed
4 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,827.00 - £26,060.00 Annually (Actual) OAT Grade 4, SCP 11 - 14
Marketing and Communications Assistant job summary
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more.
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
This is an exciting opportunity to join George Salter Academy as Marketing and Communications Assistant, to play a key role in supporting student recruitment, communicating with parents/carers and celebrating student success both internally and externally.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about storytelling, ability to develop digital content and social media content to showcase the life of a thriving secondary school community.
In this role, you will lead on the Academy’s social media channels, developing and delivering a structure content plan. You will edit and manage digital assets, ensuring all content is accurate, on-brand and compliant.
About the Academy
George Salter Academy is a friendly, happy and vibrant 11-18 academy, serving a multi-cultural community and we are seeking a creative, organised and proactive Marketing and Communications Assistant to join our team.
As a member of our staff, you will be part of a close-knit team dedicated to fostering a challenging yet nurturing learning environment. George Salter Academy is a cornerstone of the local community, actively engaging with parents, businesses, and organisations.
Why work for Ormiston?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
As a staff member at an Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) academy, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional development, personal well-being, and work-life balance. While specific benefits may vary slightly between individual academies, the core offerings across the Trust include:
- A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued
- A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Automatic pay progression
- Generous pension and life cover
- Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform
- Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.
To discuss the position further or arrange a visit, please contact PA to Principal and Office Manager, Sarah Davies, via e-mail at s.davies@georgesalter.com.
Please ensure you apply via the link above by the published closing date. Interviews will be held shortly after.
To apply for the role, please review the job description and person specification before submitting an application via the link above. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
George Salter Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children's Barred List.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related expectations, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About George Salter Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1377 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- George Salter Academy website
School location
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