Join Barnsole Primary School as our First Community AmbassadorBe the Bridge Between School and Community!
Hours: 15–16 per week
Contract: 2 years fixed-term
Weeks: 38 per year (term-time only)
Start Date: 24th November 2025
Salary: Medway Scale E2 Point 2–3 £8,019.02–£8,824.46 (actual)
Are you passionate about connecting people and making a difference for children and families? This is a unique opportunity to shape a brand-new role at Barnsole — helping to build strong partnerships between families, local organisations, and the school.
About the Role
As a Community Ambassador, you will:
* Build relationships with families, businesses, charities, and services.
* Support and organise events such as coffee mornings, workshops, and community days.
* Represent the school in the wider Medway community.
* Signpost families to local support services.
* Work with the inclusion and wellbeing team, and the wider Trust network, to create real impact.
This is a varied role — from welcoming parents at the school gate to developing new community initiatives. You’ll work independently but with strong support from the Barnsole team and a Trust-wide network of Community Ambassadors.
Who You Are
We are looking for someone who is:
* Approachable, empathetic, and a great listener.
* Confident working with a wide range of people.
* Organised, proactive, and able to manage their time well.
* Passionate about supporting families and children.
Experience
Community experience comes in many forms. You may have:
* Helped run a PTA or school event.
* Supported a youth group or sports team.
* Volunteered with a local charity or fundraiser.
* Organised local activities or family engagement events.
If you have supported or connected people in your community, we’d love to hear from you.
What We Offer
At Barnsole, we believe every child can flourish — supported by a staff team that values collaboration, resilience, and confidence.
* Supportive leadership and a culture where your ideas make a difference.
* Free on-site EV charging for staff.
* Access to CPD through the Maritime Academy Trust’s learning platform, LearnUpon.
* Local Government Pension scheme & national terms.
* Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Come and see what makes Barnsole Primary School so special. Please contact the school office on 01634 333400 to arrange a visit.
Apply now via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received.
Barnsole Primary School and the Maritime Academy Trust embrace diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with safeguarding guidance.
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