Marketing and Communications Lead

Learning Academies Trust, Plymouth, PL4 8QZ

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £31,224.00 - £33,386.00 Annually (Actual) Grade G (£38,510 - £41,177 FTE)

Marketing and Communications Lead job summary

At Learning Academies Trust, we believe every child deserves an exceptional education and every school deserves to be celebrated for the difference it makes to its community. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking an inspiring and experienced Marketing and Communications Lead to help tell our story, strengthen our reputation and support the future success of our schools.

This is more than a marketing role. It is an opportunity to influence strategic growth, champion innovation, connect with communities and make a meaningful contribution to the lives of children, families and staff across our Trust.

Working closely with the CEO and senior leaders, you will lead the development and delivery of an ambitious Trust-wide marketing and communications strategy. You will help ensure that our schools are recognised for their achievements, our values are visible in everything we do, and our communications are engaging, consistent and impactful.

You will drive initiatives that support:

• Pupil recruitment and school visibility
• Stakeholder engagement and community relationships
• Employer branding and staff recruitment
• Reputation management and positive media presence
• Strategic communication across a growing organisation

From shaping campaigns and creating compelling content to supporting major Trust announcements and developing our digital presence, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening how we communicate with the communities we serve.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced marketing and communications professional who combines strategic thinking with creative flair.

You'll be someone who:

• Has a proven track record of delivering successful marketing, communications or engagement strategies.
• An outstanding communicator who can translate complex ideas into clear, engaging messages for diverse audiences.
• Understands the power of brand, reputation and stakeholder engagement.
• Can turn insight, data and analytics into action and measurable impact.
• Builds strong relationships and positively influences others.
• Is innovative, forward-thinking and excited by new approaches to communication.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working across multiple projects and priorities.

Experience in education, the public sector or multi-site organisations would be advantageous, but we are equally interested in hearing from talented professionals who can bring fresh ideas and a strong commercial understanding of marketing and communications.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to:

• Work directly with senior leaders and influence organisational strategy.
• Lead communications across a values-led and ambitious Trust.
• Develop innovative campaigns that make a real difference.
• Shape how our schools engage with families, communities and future colleagues.
• Join a collaborative organisation committed to continuous improvement and positive impact.

If you are passionate about communications, have the vision to see opportunities where others see challenges, and want to use your expertise to support children to thrive, we would love to hear from you.

About the Trust

The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is:

Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children

As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.

Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

To request a tour of the Central Office or to discuss the role in anyway please contact 01752 914160.

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application.

Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.

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.

About Learning Academies Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Learning Academies Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/learning-academies-trust

The Learning Academies Trust was originally formed by three Plymouth primary schools in November 2016 and has grown from there. In terms of pupil numbers, the Trust is now the largest primary school MAT, or Multi Academy Trust in the city of Plymouth with plans on the horizon to grow.

The Learning Academies Trust is a family of schools dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust holds three core beliefs at the centre of the work we do:

- Every child in our Trust deserves an outstanding education
- Schools work best when they work together
- Every school is unique

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