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Communications Officer

Communications Officer

Drayton Manor High School

Ealing

  • Expired
Salary:
Grade 5 (£27,948 - £29,355)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
asap
Apply by:
6 June 2023

Job overview

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Salary Grade 5, Range 12-15 (£27,948 - £29,355)

Do you have a background in journalism, publishing, public relations, marketing or events? Would you like to apply your skills to improve the opportunities and experiences of our young people?

Drayton Manor High School is looking to appoint an inspirational, committed and forward-thinking Communications Officer with a real interest in the provision of high-quality communications and administration skills to support a high achieving institution.

We are interested to hear from candidates with exceptional written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to utilise digital tools to create high quality online, print and published communications.

Working closely with the Head, Administration Manager and Senior Team, you will assist in the organisation of events across the school and be responsible for engaging regularly with all stakeholders to publicise and celebrate these important moments in the lives of our young people and the school.

This is a key role within the school in regularly communicating key messages, policies, achievements and events using multiple avenues. The successful applicant will be a confident and clear communicator with the ability and experience to shape and develop the school promotional and communication strategies to expand and develop our work with our school community and alumni.

The ability to multi-task, be highly organised and to meet tight deadlines is essential. A full range of duties and responsibilities can be found in the job description.

Drayton Manor recognise and value continued professional development and as such, training opportunities will be made available to you throughout your career with us.

Drayton Manor is a heavily oversubscribed, diverse, vibrant and successful school with proud traditions and an excellent reputation. Our three values of Ambition, Character and Civic Virtue embody everything we do, from our wide and ambitious curriculum to the extensive charity and support work our students undertake in the wider community. We truly believe in developing young people to be successful citizens for the future.

Candidates who have extremely high expectations and are keen to take a full and active role in the life of the school are encouraged to apply. This role requires excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail and a firm commitment to upholding the ethos, values and expectations of the school.

Student achievement is high with our most recent provisional progress score at GCSE placing us in the top 10% of schools nationally.

We offer

• The opportunity to work for an organisation which is values driven and places our students at the center of everything we do

• The opportunity to work with fantastic students who are aspirational and driven to succeed

• Access to high quality CPD and support with career progression

• Magnificent buildings and an attractive and harmonious working environment

• An exciting opportunity to be involved in shaping the future direction of the school

• Excellent transport links by road, bus and rail, including close proximity to the Elizabeth Line

The closing date is 12 noon, Tuesday 6 June 2023.

Interviews will take place Thursday 8 June or Friday 9 June 2023.

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

No agencies or CVs

About Drayton Manor High School

Drayton Manor High School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form in London serving students between the ages of 11-19. The secondary school, situated in Ealing as approximately 1,566 students on record. 

Formerly Drayton Manor Grammar School, Drayton Manor High School was established in 1930, changing to a comprehensive status in 1975. The secondary school converted to academy status in 2012 and was identified as outstanding by Ofsted in the same year. 

Headteacher

Ms Lisa Mills

Values and vision

Drayton Manor High School focuses on maximising student’s development and works to ensure they are provided with a broad range of academic, practical, cultural and sporting opportunities. The London based secondary school teaches students to respect differences and promotes equal opportunities, wishing for each individual to succeed to the best of their ability and achieve their goals and ambitions. The school nurtures students global awareness and wants them to have an understanding and appreciation for different groups and nations, along with economic and environmental issues. 

Ofsted

“This is an outstanding school. The sixth form is outstanding. The school has a well-deserved reputation of giving all students equal opportunities to succeed. It supports their individual needs so they make outstanding progress. Many of them attain well above average standards. All students are very well prepared for their future lives, whatever their chosen paths. The curriculum offers stimulating extras such as Chinese, Latin and the Duke of Edinburgh award, sixth form community service as well as numerous visits, trips and enrichment activities and makes a significant contribution to students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Many of the enrichment activities broaden students’ understanding of the wider world and different societies”. 

View Drayton Manor High School’s latest Ofsted report 

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