Contract Type: 1 year Fixed Term (with potential to move to permanent), all year round
Working Hours: 15 hours per week (2 days per week, flexible working arrangements considered)
Salary: £13.21 per hour
Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks pro rata (inclusive of bank holidays)
There will be a 3 month probationary period.
Please submit a cover letter and CV.
About York Steiner School
York Steiner School is an independent, non-selective school providing Steiner Waldorf education to children aged 3 to 16. Rooted in Steiner Waldorf philosophy, we offer a holistic and creative learning environment that nurtures the whole child — head, heart, and hands. We are part of a network of successful UK and Irish Waldorf schools and enjoy strong community ties in the city of York.
Are you a capable and creative storyteller, with multi-media marketing experience? We’re looking for an individual who is passionate about content creation and real life engagement to help deliver our school’s marketing strategy. As well as delivering a marketing plan to support pupil recruitment, this role will also help to support key events and help to build engagement with our school’s alumni and wider community.
Role Purpose
The purpose of this role is to support the School Business Manager to deliver the school’s marketing strategy and raise the profile of York Steiner School with the ultimate aim of increasing pupil enrolment. The postholder will establish and deliver a multi media marketing plan, including creating beautiful and engaging content for social media, support key events and develop alumni relations through regular newsletters.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing & Communications
Work with the School Business Manager to produce and deliver a marketing plan in line with the school’s marketing strategy, with the aim of driving pupil recruitment and enhancing the school’s public profile.
Help to maintain and update the school’s website, social media accounts, newsletters and other communication channels.
Create compelling and informative written and visual content in line with the school’s ethos and values and communications guidelines.
Ensure consistent branding and tone of voice across all platforms.
Use the brand tools provided to design and produce digital and print assets such as social media adverts, flyers, banners, and prospectuses.
Track and report on engagement metrics to inform marketing activity.
Promote open days, seasonal festivals, and other key events.
Alumni Engagement
Build and maintain an alumni contact database
Deliver regular alumni communications, including newsletters and updates, including opportunities for involvement in mentoring, storytelling, and promotional efforts
Keep annual records of exiting class 10 alumni, producing a yearbook and inviting them to join the alumni database.
Help to organise an annual alumni event
Support alumni-led fundraising campaigns in collaboration with the School Business Manager
Events Support
Support coordination and promotion of events such as school fairs, festivals, and open days
Attend key events to support delivery and capture promotional content
Person Specification
Essential Experience and Skills
Relevant experience in marketing, communications, public relations or a related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of website, CMS platforms and social media channels
Ability to create engaging content tailored to different audiences and working within brand guidelines
Experience working on campaigns or promotional events
Confident, collaborative and able to take initiative
Alignment with the ethos and values of Steiner education
Desirable
Experience working in a school or educational environment
Familiarity with events and engagement activities
Basic design/layout skills (e.g., Canva or similar tools)
Safeguarding and Legal
York Steiner School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
All staff are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required for this role.
We implement safeguarding protocols in all aspects of our working practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and this will include social media checks.
York Steiner School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring that every job applicant or employee receives equal treatment irrespective of sex, marital status, age, race, nationality, disability, sexuality or religious belief.
Application process and timescales
Please apply through our recruitment platforms
Closing date: Sunday 18th October
Interview date: Friday 23rd October
To find out more about York Steiner School visit our website.
Marketing Assistant in York employer: York Steiner School
York Steiner School is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and creative environment for Classroom and Kindergarten Learning Support Assistants. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on safeguarding, employees benefit from ongoing training and support while working in a vibrant community dedicated to inspiring young minds. Located in the picturesque city of York, the school fosters a collaborative work culture that values imagination and flexibility, making it an ideal place for those passionate about education.
