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    as soon as possible

  • Closing date

    22 September 2025 at 12:59am

  • Date listed

    8 September 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

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Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£40,777.00 - £41,771.00 Annually (Actual) Actual based on 0.6fte hours = £24,466 to £25,062 pa

Marketing & Communications Manger job summary

Location: Hybrid - based in Cumbria with flexibility to work remotely
Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover (approx. 9-12 months) commencing asap

Hours: 0.6fte (22.5 hours per week)

Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for education and community impact?

Cumbria Education Trust (CET) is seeking a dynamic Marketing and Communications Manager to lead our communications strategy during a maternity leave period. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking multi-academy trust that’s shaping the future of education across Cumbria.

What You'll Do.........

  • Lead and deliver CET’s marketing and communications strategy across digital, print, and media platforms.
  • Champion our brand identity and ensure consistent messaging across our family of schools.
  • Create compelling content that celebrates student success, staff achievements, and community engagement.
  • Manage press relations, social media, website updates, newsletters, and internal communications.
  • Support recruitment campaigns and stakeholder engagement initiatives

What We’re Looking For......

  • A confident communicator with experience in marketing, PR, or communications—ideally in education or the public sector.
  • A strategic thinker who can also roll up their sleeves and deliver high-quality content.
  • Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and can build strong relationships with school leaders, staff, and external partners.
  • Proficiency in digital marketing tools, social media platforms, and design software is a plus.

Why Join CET....?

Cumbria Education Trust is a values-driven organisation committed to responsibility, resilience, and respect. You’ll be part of a passionate central team making a real difference in the lives of children and young people across the region.

We offer:

  • A supportive and inclusive culture
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • A chance to shape the voice of a growing educational trust
Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited by the opportunity to lead impactful communications in a purpose-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.

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

Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants for all posts must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post.

All staff members are required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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.

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About Cumbria Education Trust

Type
Multi-academy trust
Website
Cumbria Education Trust website
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Cumbria Education Trust (CET) is a growing multi academy trust for primary and secondary schools in Cumbria. It was formed in September 2015 in response to an invitation from the Department for Education and is a not-for-profit charitable organisation.

In Cumbria Education Trust pupils and students are at the heart of all decision making – they always come first. We know that a first class education improves the life chances and choices of our young people and we are committed to providing a quality education for all, equipping them for the future.

Our aim is for each Cumbria Education Trust academy to demonstrate consistent year-on-year improvement. Collaboration is key to this; we believe in the importance of working with others to share knowledge and best practice.

By achieving our aim, we can enable every young person to reach their potential and achieve the success they deserve.

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