Marketing and Communications Officer
Denefield School, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6XY14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 September 2026
Closing date
2 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
18 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,015.00 - £37,563.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary £21,702 - £26,284
Marketing and Communications Officer job summary
Marketing & Engagement Officer
Part-time | Term-time | Flexible working
About the role
Help us tell our story and shape what people think, see and feel about our school.
We are looking for a creative, proactive and ideas-driven Marketing & Engagement Officer to take our communications to the next level—building on our current success and helping us connect with even more families, students and partners.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a vibrant school community, where every day brings something worth sharing. From celebrating student achievements to promoting major events, you will play a key role in capturing and showcasing school life in a way that is engaging, modern and authentic.
Why this role stands out
Part-time hours (up to 30 hours per week) - fully negotiable
Flexibility over working days and patterns
Opportunity to shape and grow the school’s profile and reputation
Freedom to bring your own ideas and creativity to the role
Key responsibilities
You will lead on how the school presents itself across digital, print and in-person channels.
Your work will include:
Creating engaging content using your photography, videography and creative skills
Managing and developing the school’s social media and digital presence
Promoting student achievements, events and key school messages
Identifying and developing compelling stories from across school life
Supporting and attending events to capture high-quality content
Working with colleagues to produce marketing materials for a wide range of activities
Supporting alumni engagement, fundraising initiatives and community partnerships
Ensuring consistency and quality across all communications as a brand ambassador
About you
We are looking for someone who:
Is creative, enthusiastic and full of ideas
Enjoys storytelling and creating engaging content
Is confident using social media and digital tools
Has a strong eye for detail and visual presentation
Builds positive relationships with others
Is organised, adaptable and enjoys working on a variety of projects
You may have experience in marketing, communications or digital content—or be looking to bring relevant skills from another sector into a school environment.
What we offer
A supportive and welcoming working environment
Opportunities for professional development and training (CPD)
Flexible working arrangements
The opportunity to make a visible impact within the school community
A role where you can see the difference your work makes every day
- Term-time working, supporting a strong work-life balance
Completed applications should reach us by 9.00am on Thursday 2 July 2026.
Please note that we reserve the right to call candidates to interview before the closing date. As such, early applications are encouraged.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Denefield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All short-listed candidates will be subject to online searches and the successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with other relevant employment checks. CVs will not be accepted.
In our school we are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.
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 Denefield School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1142 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Denefield School website
Denefield is an ambitious, successful and over-subscribed school located in the western Reading suburb of Tilehurst.
At Denefield School we believe passionately that every young person should gain the qualifications and develop the character skills to have, as we say, 'success for life'. Every member of the community benefits from the strong, respectful relationships between staff, students, parents and carers.
Denefield is a happy and exciting place to work, where every member of the school team is valued. We recognise that our staff are the main reason behind our successful school. Both teaching and support staff are committed, enthusiastic and hardworking, all believing firmly that we should help students to be and do their best. We understand that the wellbeing of our staff is essential and that they need to feel supported so that they in turn can support our students and ensure that they succeed in life.
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