Marketing and Communications Assistant

St Swithun's is an appropriately academic school which means that we celebrate intellectual curiosity and the life of the mind, but not to the exclusion of all else. We expect our pupils to develop individual passions and, through them, to acquire a range of skills and characteristics. These characteristics will include a willingness to take risks, to question and to debate, and to persevere in the face of difficulty. In the words of Samuel Beckett: "Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." If a girl can immediately excel at everything we ask of her, we as educators must set the bar higher. We want all pupils to learn about life beyond the school gates, to appreciate the rich variety of our world, to develop an understanding of compassion and to value justice. We encourage all pupils to become involved in fundraising and community work. They should appreciate how their decisions and their actions can affect those around them. By the time a pupil leaves St Swithun's she will be well-educated, courageous, compassionate, committed and selfconfident with a love of learning, a moral compass and a sense of humour., role the department comprises the head of marketing and communications, the marketing and communications officer and marketing events officer. The department works closely with colleagues across all areas of school life, particularly with the admissions team, operations, teaching staff and senior and prep SLT. The department is responsible for all external communications involving the school. It promotes the school to key audiences including current and potential parents and students as well as the local community. It also protects the reputation of the school, locally, nationally and internationally. The department has been recognised for its excellent work including being shortlisted for the digital award at the recent AMCIS conference., marketing professional to join St Swithun's as a marketing and communications assistant. The marketing and communications assistant is responsible for supporting marketing activity across both the prep and senior schools. You will be expected to support with campaigns, advertising, PR, social media, publications, events, marketing content, online presence, data entry and analysis into the CRM school database. This is a dynamic, forward-looking department and the role will suit a motivated, organised, confident individual seeking a busy and varied role.,

• Photography and videoing of school events and activities to support social media activity and publications and responsibility
for checking these against photo consents. Editing and publicising both where required.
• Tracking all campaign, advertising, editorial and directory deadlines and liaising with team members and suppliers to ensure
materials are supplied in good time and to specification.
• Providing social media and digital support under the guidance of the marketing team.
• Providing help with the setting up of, and attendance at, school events as required with occasional evening or weekend
working for which time will be given in lieu.
• Maintenance of the school website and CRM database including the production of regular reports. Updating of the school
database with post-event attendance as required.
• Monitoring stock levels of promotional items to ensure sufficient levels for events and mailings., All staff are expected to share and support this commitment and applicants must be willing to undergo child
protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.Child Protection Statement
• Every child has the right to freedom from physical, racial, sexual, verbal or mental abuse (this includes bullying
and intimidation). Our overriding aim is the protection of the individual child within the school.
• We require staff to be fully aware of what child abuse is and the different forms in which it may present itself,
and of their duties in respect to child protection.
• We will provide adequate training (both as part of an induction and an ongoing process) in recognising abuse,
and what to do if abuse is suspected.
• We are committed to maintaining good communication within the School on child protection issues and to
following recognised procedures.
• The Headmistress ensures that the recommended procedures are followed when recruiting staff., St Swithun's, is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a
working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills free from unlawful discrimination orharassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit (apart from in any necessary and limited exemptions andexceptions allowed under the Equality Act).ലലWe do not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of age, disability, marital or civil partner status, race (including nationality,ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment or pregnancy or maternity(defined in the Equality Act 2010 as protected characteristics).If you have questions about our recruitment processes, or would like any support to access our recruitment process fullyplease do contact us at recruitment@stswithuns.com., If you are invited to interview, this will be conducted in person and the areas which it will explore will include suitability to work with children.ലലAll candidates invited to interview must bring documents confirming any educational and professional qualifications that are necessary or relevant for the post (e.g. the original orcertified copy of certificates, diplomas, etc.). Where originals or certified copies are not available for the successful candidate, written confirmation of the relevant qualifications mustbe obtained from the awarding body. All candidates invited to interview must also bring with them: ലലAt least two forms of identification, i.e. current driving licence (including photograph), a passport, a full birth certificate or marriage certificate, a utility bill or financial statementshowing the candidate's current name and address. These must be issued within the last three months and provide verification of address. Documentation confirmation their nationalinsurance number, where appropriate, any documentation evidencing a change of name.ലലPlease note that originals of the above are necessary - photocopies or certified copies are not sufficient.ലലAny offer to a successful candidate will be conditional upon: ലല
• Receipt of at least two satisfactory references (if these have not already been received). ലല
• A check of the DfES barred list database and the Protection of Children Act List as appropriate. ലല
• A satisfactory DBS disclosure. ലല
• Where the successful candidate has worked or been resident overseas in the previous ten years, such checks and confirmations as the school may require in accordance with
statutory guidance.ലല
• Satisfactory completion of the probationary period.ലല
• Verification of medical fitness appropriate for the job's requirements.ലല
• A written declaration that neither they nor anyone in their household is disqualified from working with children.ലല
• Verification of professional status, such as GTC registration, QTS Status (where required), NPQH. ലല
• Verification that the teacher/applicant is not subject to a prohibition order issued by the Secretary of State. ലല
• Verification of successful completion of statutory induction period (applies to those who obtained QTS after 7 May 1999).
  
  Educated to degree level Marketing or business qualification
A high standard of numeracy and literacy Digital and social media experience Experience liaising with agencies and suppliers, These are the key skills and qualities we are looking for in our successful candidate. An empathy with independent education and the motivations and attitudes of parents and other stakeholders A knowledge of marketing practices and the ability to spot and suggest opportunities to promote the schools Excellent, clear verbal and written communication skills Persuasive, concise copywriting skills with excellent attention to detail Knowledge of databases and CRM systems Ability to be proactive, plan and prioritise work and adhere to deadlines A strong visual eye for photography and design Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop positive working relationships at all levels Flexibility of approach and commitment to work collaboratively in support of the school's needs, predominantly based on an applicant's relevant skills, experience, capabilities and potential for development. The abilityto work collaboratively with others will also be taken into account., ലല

St Swithun's School, Winchester is a leading GSA and HMC school offering day, weekly boarding and full boarding for 520 girls aged 11- 18. ലThere is also an adjoining IAPS Prep School for girls aged-11 3 with a co-educational nursery. ല The girls benefit from excellent teaching, sporting and recreational facilities. St Swithun's is academically selective and regularly appears in the top 30 schools in the national league tables. ല ലOur locationല The school is set on an campus of 45 acres overlooking the Hampshire Downs and within the South Downs National Park. The school is within walking distance of the centre of Winchester. ലWinchester and its surrounding areas offer outstanding local cultural, historical, sporting and entertainment opportunities in addition to fantastic access to outdoor pursuits. Southampton, Portsmouth, Salisbury and Bournemouth are all easily accessible on public transport.

We are proud to be a High Performance Learning School and a member of the Fellowship of World Class Schools. The High Performance Learning philosophy is that: high achievement is an attainable target for everyone; intelligence is not fixed (we can all become cleverer); high performers are made, not born (they work for it). HPL involves the systematic and explicit encouragement and empowerment of students to develop the ways of thinking and ways of behaving that will equip them for success both in school and beyond. It is the cornerstone of our philosophy. We are also a girls' school and as such we expect and support all our students to enjoy and excel in a range of subjects and activities according to their interests and not their gender. We seek to be free from unhelpful stereotyping and to offer genuinely limitless education. Further, we are a high trust community and we try always to behave with a seriousness of intention and a lightness of touch. We believe the best of staff and students and often see our expectations exceeded and a joke cracked along the way. If this short introduction resonates with you, we would very much welcome an Jane Gandee, headmistress application from you., The usual hours of work in this role are Monday to Friday 08.30 - 17.00 all APPLICATION year round. Please note that this role is based primarily on-site. The closing date for applications is 9am, 23rd October 2024. We offer 6 weeks (30 days) of paid holiday as well as bank holidays. Please note that we will review applications as they come in and interviews might begin before the closing The salary for this role will depend on qualifications and experience but is date. expected to be between £25,448 and £27,053 FTE. Please complete our online application form The school offers a range of other benefits including: which can be found here .
• Discount on school fees We are not able to accept CVs as an alternative to
• Generous contributory pension scheme the application form.
• Access to the school's staff wellbeing programme with a range of free or
heavily discounted activities For any queries about the role or the