Community Ambassador

Join Greenacres Primary School as a our First Community Ambassador Be the Bridge Between School and Community!

Hours: 15 hours per week Contract: Permanent Time Time Only: 38 weeks per year Start Date: 23rd November 2026 Actual Salary: Greenwich Scale 1c Point 3 £10,760.38 - £10,906.65 Actual Salary

Are you passionate about bringing people together, building strong community links, and making a real difference in the lives of children and families? Do you love connecting with others and want to be part of a school that truly values relationships and inclusion? This is a unique opportunity to become a key part of our community engagement work — helping to build meaningful partnerships between families, local organisations, and the school.

About the Role

• Build relationships with local businesses, charities, and services
• Help us unlock new opportunities for families through community-led projects
• Support and organise events like coffee mornings, parent workshops, and school community days
• Represent the school in the wider Medway community and raise its profile
• Signpost families to local support services and resources
• Work closely with the inclusion and wellbeing team, and the wider Trust network, to make a meaningful impact

Whether it’s helping run a family engagement event, setting up a parent support group, or being a welcoming face at the school gate — this is a role where your energy, empathy, and creativity will make a big difference. You’ll be working independently — but never alone. Our warm and experienced team will support you every step of the way. You’ll also be part of a fantastic Trust-wide network of Community Ambassadors to learn from, collaborate with, and share ideas. Your time might be split between working on-site, out in the community, or occasionally from home.

Who you Are

• Empathetic, approachable, and a great listener
• Confident working with a wide range of people and cultures
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage their own time well
• Resilient and adaptable to the changing needs of the school and community
• Passionate about making a difference to families and children

What kind of experience might you have?

• Helped run a PTA or school event
• Supported a youth group or local sports team
• Sat on a community board or local committee
• Volunteered as a parent helper on school trips or reading sessions
• Contributed time to a local charity or worked in a charity shop
• Helped organise community events or fundraisers

What We Offer

• Comprehensive CPD access via LearnUpon, designed to build confidence and career progression
• Collaborative approach, with staff supported and valued across every role
• Focus on wellbeing and flexibility, with a culture that understands the importance of balance
• Welcoming, inclusive school environment, where every team member is appreciated
• Local Government Pension scheme & National terms & conditions
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Ready to Make a Difference?

Greenacres Primary School and the Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with safeguarding guidance.

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