Job Description
Position: Head of Marketing and Communications
Hours: 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum
The School is seeking to appoint a Head of Marketing and Communications to drive the continued growth and visibility of the St John’s brand. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, the successful candidate will be at the forefront of shaping and delivering a creative marketing and communications strategy that enhances the School’s reputation, drives pupil recruitment and retention, and strengthens engagement with our community.
The successful candidate will lead a skilled team across marketing, events, communications, reprographics, and archives, ensuring consistent high-quality messaging across all platforms to reinforce our values, vision, and strategic aims.
We offer a comprehensive induction and CPD programme for all levels of staff, a competitive remuneration package, free lunch during term time, and well-equipped facilities.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious, forward-thinking School committed to academic excellence, co-curricular success, outstanding pastoral care, and the continual development of our staff. We welcome candidates with a proven track record in marketing, communications, and brand management, a genuine passion for education, and a keen understanding of the evolving factors influencing parental choice.
Closing date: 9.00am, 26 June 2025
Interviews will be held: w/c 30 June 2025
Applications will be assessed in order of receipt, and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date; therefore, interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
St John’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Safeguarding Statement
St John’s School is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS. The School may also conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates and request details of online profiles, including social media accounts, as part of the application process. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants are required to declare all convictions and cautions, including those which are 'spent', unless protected under DBS filtering rules.
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