Strategic Programme and Communications Coordinator

The Marches School and Technology College, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2AR

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026 or earlier if possible

• Closing date

  20 July 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  1 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,777-£23,940 per annum

Strategic Programme and Communications Coordinator job summary

Strategic Programme and Communications Coordinator

Are you ready to join a team that works with school leaders to transform the lives of children and young people, while building a career you can be proud of?

Are you a highly organised and strategic professional looking to be invested in and grown to your full potential?

Do you want a meaningful role that offers flexibility, supports your wellbeing and gives you time back through reduced weekly hours and term-time working?

If you are looking for a role where your skills can make a real difference, this could be the opportunity for you. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, proactive and people-focused professional to strategically lead our professional learning programmes. This varied and rewarding role supports high-impact professional learning for teachers and school leaders, while ensuring an excellent participant experience and strong relationships with schools and partners.

Salary:

Grade 8 (SCP 19-22) 

Salary FTE £31,067 - 32,654

Prorated to 30 hours Term Time Only + 3 weeks (£22,777-£23,940 per annum)

*Pay award pending

Hours of Work: 

30.00 hours a week / Contract Weeks: 47.15 

Flexible in terms of days worked

 

Post Status: Permanent

Based at the Alliance of Leading Learning office, Marches School, Oswestry SY11 2AR

About the Role

You’ll play a key role in the strategic development, coordination and successful delivery of our National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) and wider professional learning programmes, working closely with schools, course facilitators, delivery partners and stakeholders to ensure a high-quality experience for all participants.

We’re looking for an organised, proactive and strategic professional with strong skills in stakeholder management, communications, marketing and digital strategy, financial acumen and operational leadership, who can support the growth of the Alliance through effective promotion, relationship-building and the development of new income-generating initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

Grow our high-impact professional learning offer

Lead the smooth coordination of programme delivery, ensuring participants, facilitators, schools and partners receive a professional and positive experience.

Use communications, marketing and digital strategy to strengthen engagement, raise the profile of the Alliance and support recruitment targets.

Build strong relationships with schools, partners and stakeholders, representing the Alliance with confidence at key events and forums.

Contribute to the growth and sustainability of the Alliance by supporting income-generating opportunities and helping manage programme budgets effectively.

What we’re looking for:

A highly organised, proactive and positive professional with strong communication, planning and customer service skills.

Strong strategic and business acumen, with the ability to support programme growth, identify opportunities, understand financial implications and turn ideas into effective action.

Confident skills in digital marketing, social media and communications, with the ability to promote programmes clearly and professionally across a range of channels.

A collaborative problem-solver who can use initiative, work independently and contribute confidently to a high-performing, values-led team.

Not necessarily a background in education but experience of strategic leadership, professional learning, training or business support, with the confidence to transfer skills to an education environment.

What we offer:

Flexible working patterns and trust in your professional autonomy.

A supportive, forward-thinking team that is invested in your development and wellbeing.

A varied and exciting role where you will contribute to high-impact, values-led work that supports school improvement and develops school leaders.

Continued professional development and opportunities to grow, learn and use your initiative.

The chance to build a career you can be proud of.

Inclusion and Safeguarding 

The Marches Academy Trust is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our values. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: Monday 20th July 

Interviews: 3rd – 7th August (TBC with shortlisted applicants)

Start Date: September 2026

Follow this link for recruitment pack and online application.

 https://themarchesacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies 

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

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.

About The Marches School and Technology College

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: Up to 1350 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-marches-school-and-technology-college

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