At a Glance
- Tasks: Promote our schools' image and ensure smooth governance through effective communication and administration.
- Company: Join TKAT, a leading Multi-Academy Trust dedicated to educational excellence.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a supportive team and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education while developing your skills in communications and governance.
- Qualifications: Experience in communications or PR, strong admin skills, and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 20176 - 20176 £ per year.
Based at Hylands School, Chelmsford, Essex, this part-time position combines two critical functions: promoting the professional image of our academies in the public domain and providing indispensable procedural guidance to our Local Governing Bodies.
The Opportunity:
As an experienced professional in communications, copywriting or PR, you will be pivotal in ensuring our Essex group of primary schools stays connected and thrives. You will step in as the expert in communication for our academies, supporting the creation, ownership, and execution of the internal comms strategy across our group of Essex primary schools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Public Relations, Marketing & Communications: Act as the brand gatekeeper for all public-facing documents and ensure adherence to brand standards.
- Strategy & Delivery: Map out and deliver the academies' marketing strategy across the academic year, including events, admissions and open days.
- Digital Leadership: Manage the academies' social media platforms and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Community Cohesion: Work collaboratively to increase community cohesion with local communities.
- Fundraising: Identify funding sources and prepare and submit timely bids.
- Governance and Clerking: Advise the Local Governing Body on its core functions and ensure compliance with governance legislation.
Essential Experience & Skills:
- Strong experience in communications, copywriting or Public Relations.
- Experience in carrying out complex administrative tasks.
- Working knowledge of marketing procedures and practices.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High level of ICT experience, including design packages and the ability to update websites.
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workloads under pressure.
- Excellent attention to detail, aligned with brand standards.
- English and Maths to GCSE/Standard Grade or equivalent (at least Grade 4/C).
If you would like to have an informal discussion before applying, please contact Kenneth Sheard, Regional Business Manager, via kenneth.sheard@tkat.org before the closing date.
About TKAT: The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Part-time Clerk to the Governors in Chelmsford employer: St Teresa's
At TKAT, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment that fosters professional growth and collaboration. Our commitment to flexible working practices ensures a healthy work-life balance, while our focus on inclusion and diversity creates a vibrant workplace culture. Join us in shaping the future of education in Essex, where your contributions will directly impact the success of our primary schools and the communities they serve.
