GLF Schools is seeking a highly motivated and creative Communication, Marketing and Engagement Associate to join our Teaching School Hub team, starting in September 26, with the option of an extended induction across June/July. This is a fixed term role until July 2027, with the potential to extend.

Your Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-impact communications, marketing, and engagement strategies that support teacher development across Initial Teacher Training (ITT), the Early Career Framework (ECF), and National Professional Qualifications for education leaders (NPQs).

GLF Teaching School Hub works with over 400 schools, supporting teacher professional development, offering the chance to collaborate with schools and wider education partners from across the region.

Working closely with the Teaching School Hub leadership team, you will:

• Lead and deliver innovative, multi-channel marketing campaigns
• Manage and develop digital platforms, including website and social media
• Drive recruitment and engagement across our programmes
• Build strong relationships with schools, trusts and external partners
• Use data and insight to evaluate impact and inform strategy

This role would suit someone with strong communication skills, digital expertise and a passion for education, partnership working and impact at scale. You will join a collaborative, kind and ambitious team committed to growing the reach, visibility and impact of professional development across our region.

Over time, for the right candidate, the GLF Teaching School Hub would support/fund further training and development through a digital/marketing apprenticeship.

This is a hybrid role, with a base at The Beacon School in Banstead, and offers flexibility around the 21.6 hours a week and term-time-only working. 

What we are looking for

• Experience in communications, marketing and stakeholder engagement
• Confident using digital tools, including MS Office, Canva and web platforms
• Highly organised with strong prioritisation and time management
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Detail-focused, proactive and creative problem-solver
• Collaborative, reliable and committed to safeguarding and confidentiality

Join Our Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

Our Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive pension scheme (LGPS)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Salary: Senior Specialist £34,429 FTE ( £17,771.44 pro rata based on the part time hours)

Hours: 21.6 hours a week, over 39 weeks a year (term time only)

Location: This is a hybrid role, with a base at The Beacon School in Banstead

Contract: Fixed term until July 2027, with the option to extend.

Start Date: September 2026 (option of extended induction June/July 2026)

Closing date for applications: 3rd June 9am

Interview Date: 10th June 2026

At GLF Schools, the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is our top priority. We are fully committed to safeguarding and expect everyone who works or volunteers with us to share that commitment. All roles are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We understand that life is busy and that flexibility matters. That’s why we’re happy to explore flexible working arrangements that help you balance your professional and personal commitments.

GLF Schools is proud to celebrate the rich diversity of our schools and communities. We’re building a culture where:

• Everyone is respected and valued.
• Discrimination is never tolerated.
• Equity and fairness are at the heart of everything we do.
• Staff, children, and students are safe to express their identities.

We believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and our community. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from groups that are underrepresented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, trans and non-binary individuals, people of all ages, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people of all faiths and beliefs.

To help us manage applications efficiently:

• We may close this vacancy early if we receive a strong response, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
• We may also interview shortlisted candidates before the official closing date.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we will carry out an online search and request references for all shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to complete a self-declaration form. You will have the opportunity in the application form to confirm if you would prefer referees to be contacted after your interview.