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Commencing 2 February 2026
An exciting opportunity in an ambitious stand-alone Prep School
St Cedd's School is seeking to appoint an energetic and skilled Communications and Marketing Administrator. This is a full time, fixed term, term time post, Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 with five weeks' part-time shared commitment to school holiday cover.
We are looking for a dynamic and creative individual to contribute to the marketing and communication of life in our busy and vibrant Prep School. As well as playing a key role in our Front Office Team, handling day to day queries from parents and staff, the successful candidate will oversee our internal and external communications including social media channels.
Requirement
The successful candidate will hold a minimum of a further or higher education qualification, should be highly self-motivated and able to work within a team. Excellent communication skills, IT proficiency, and attention to detail is essential. This post commences on 2 February; salary to reflect experience and qualifications.
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
Early applications are encouraged as interviews may take place on a rolling basis. A full application pack is available from the 'Vacancies' section of our School website (www.stcedds.org.uk), by contacting the Head's PA via email (alatham@stcedds.org.uk) or by telephone on 01245 392810. Applications should be addressed to the Head, Mr Matthew Clarke.
Employees of St Cedd's School have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note the vacancy will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received or the role has been filled.
Information about the School
St Cedd's School is an independent co-educational school in Chelmsford for pupils aged 3-11. For more than 90 years, boys and girls at St Cedd's School have been enjoying a quality of education that is among the very best you will find both locally and nationally.
We offer pupils the opportunity to aspire and achieve in a caring environment that nurtures talent and supports individual endeavour whilst also developing a sense of community and key collaborative skills to equip young learners for the demands of the 21st Century.