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Trust Communications & Engagement Officer

Glf Schools, Banstead, SM7 1AG

This job expired on 20 August 2021 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 August 2021 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 August 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern:
  • Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: GLF Senior Specialist - £19,294

Trust Communications & Engagement Officer job summary

 

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Communications and Engagement Officer to review, develop and implement successful communications strategies across our Trust of 41 schools.

Your Opportunity

You will support the Executive team, leading on communications with schools, across the Central Team, with parents and with other external audiences. You will work closely with colleagues who lead on marketing, graphic design, PR and recruitment, to ensure consistent messaging and branding. The role is based in the Trust office in Banstead, however, there is the option of remote working.

Responsibilities for the role will include:

● Develop and deliver effective Trust-wide communication

● Support more effective engagement with all stakeholders: our children and students; school and central team colleagues; governors and Trustees; current and prospective parents; other schools and Trusts

● Coordinate arrangements for functions and events

● Manage communications on behalf of the Executive team, with internal and external parties

● Support the CEO, COO and Education Director with meeting organisation where required

● Assist in the preparation of presentation materials and reports

● Lead on discrete projects as required

About GLF Schools

We comprise 34 schools in the primary sector and 7 secondary schools in various regions across the South East and South London. The opportunities within our trust are immense in terms of professional and support for your career aspirations.

We have 13 brand new schools, which have opened since 2013; two are in the secondary sector located in Oxfordshire and Surrey. All seven of our sponsored primary schools have undergone their first inspections as academies with us removing their previous inspection ratings.

23 of our 41 schools have chosen to join GLF, a testament to the collaborative approach between our schools, which benefits all children and staff, and the wider communities, which we serve to the best of our ability.

We have been recently designated as one of only 87 Teaching School Hubs which will oversee the West Sussex area, and will incorporate our very successful SCITT as well as providing the training programme for the Early Career Framework for both the Trust and our Hub geographical area. This will also provide development opportunities for the successful candidate.

What we are looking for

We are seeking candidates who:

● Have a degree in a communications related subject: marketing, PR, journalism or equivalent experience.

● Have a background in communications, with experience in developing strategies to meet the needs of a variety of stakeholders.

● Are competent using a wide range of communication methods, including websites, social media, video, publications and events.

● Are able to demonstrate initiative and creativity, combined with accuracy and attention to detail.

● Show a commitment to personal professional development and a desire to play a role in achieving the vision of GLF Schools.

Thrive in a career at GLF Schools

GLF Schools is a dynamic, forward thinking and rapidly expanding Academy Trust with many career opportunities for new and existing staff. Each school in our Trust has its own individual identity, while benefiting from the expertise that comes from dedicated and experienced regional and Trust teams. Our schools serve to meet the needs of its own local community, yet all are united in their core purpose of providing an outstanding educational experience. GLF Schools has a generous employment offer which allows our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish. Our offer includes:

• Continuous Professional Development
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Flexible Working
• Staff Wellbeing
• Career Pathways and Talent Management
• Staff Benefits
• Community and Collaboration
• Valued Worker Scheme
• Defined benefit (local government) pension scheme.

The Details

Salary -GLF Senior Specialist £32,000 FTE

Pro-rata salary - £19,294

Hours - 24 hours per week to be worked over 41 weeks (term time plus 2 weeks). Hours may be worked flexibly across the week, with a minimum requirement to work Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Start Date - ASAP

Closing date - 20th August 2021

Interview date - 31st August 2021 

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.

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About Glf Schools

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: recruitment@glfschools.org
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 We comprise 34 schools in the primary sector and 7 secondary schools in various regions across the South East and South London. The opportunities within our trust are immense in terms of professional and support for your career aspirations.We have 13 brand new schools, which have opened since 2013; two are in the secondary sector located in Oxfordshire and Surrey. All seven of our sponsored primary schools have undergone their first inspections as academies with us removing their previous inspection ratings.23 of our 41 schools have chosen to join GLF, a testament to the collaborative approach between our schools, which benefits all children and staff, and the wider communities, which we serve to the best of our ability.We have been recently designated as one of only 87 Teaching School Hubs which will oversee the West Sussex area, and will incorporate our very successful SCITT as well as providing the training programme for the Early Career Framework for both the Trust and our Hub geographical area. This will also provide development opportunities for the successful candidate. 

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