Job Ref No. ECC6019-75S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Competitive
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 10/05/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC  

Job Description

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We are seeking a creative, organised and proactive Marketing & Events Assistant to support the promotion and continued growth of our school.

Working closely with the Marketing & Admissions Coordinator, you will play a key role in managing the school's social media, creating engaging content, and have a proactive role in the delivery of a wide range of events for the school and their marketing. A central part of the role is the ability to identify and capture the stories, achievements and everyday moments that make our school distinctive, and use these to promote both the school and its wider initiatives.

Equally important is the role that you will play to contribute to the development and marketing of large-scale events, holiday clubs and other income-generating activities, helping to grow the school's events programme and marketing initiatives and extend its reach within the community. Through this you will also be keen to engage with prospective and current parents as well as other stakeholders and external companies.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has strong social media and digital communication skills
  • Is creative and able to turn ideas and activities into engaging content
  • Is well organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Has excellent communication skillsand loves meeting people
  • Is enthusiastic,flexibleand keen to contribute to school life
  • Will loveLittlegarth, will understand who our families are,and will be keen to share just how wonderful our school is with others at every opportunity

Experience in marketing, events or a school environment is desirable.

Details

  • 0.5 FTE (flexible working pattern)
  • Year-round role
  • Some flexibility required for events
  • Salary: competitive and dependent on experience

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys both creativity and organisation, and who would like to play a part in shaping how the school is presented to the wider community.

We are looking for someone who can see the potential in everyday school life-and bring it to life for others.

Dates and Deadlines
Application deadline: Sunday 10 May 2026, midday

Interviews to be held soon after the deadline date.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier than the closing date for strong applications.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Kathy Uttley
Horkesley Park
Park Road
Nayland, Colchester
Essex, CO6 4JR
Telephone: 01206 262332
Email: head@littlegarth.org