Part Time Marketing Assistant (21 hours hours can be flexible) Salary scale: 20,888 23,060 pro rata

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1 Farringtons School Perry Street Chislehurst, Kent BR7 6LR Part Time Marketing Assistant (21 hours hours can be flexible) Salary scale: 20,888 23,060 pro rata Required for ASAP We are looking for someone to join our marketing team working alongside our Marketing Manager. The Successful Candidate will: Be an excellent communicator Be IT literate; using Microsoft office and management of Farringtons website experience of use of Photoshop would be advantageous Have an organised, flexible approach to all work undertaken The closing date for applications is mid-day on Wednesday 20 th January 2016 Further information and an application pack are available on the School website: Farringtons School is set in 25 acres of beautiful grounds, close to London. We provide an excellent academic and supportive day and boarding environment for girls and boys age The School is a member of MIST (Methodist Independent Schools Trust) The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. Reg. Charity No:

2 January 2016 Dear Applicant Thank you for your interest in Farringtons School. The post is for a Part-time Assistant to the Marketing Manager working at Farringtons School. We wish to recruit a person to assist in the Marketing and Recruitment Department. The post holder will play a full part in the life of the school community, implementing our vision, mission and ethos, and encouraging staff and students to do likewise. There is a vibrant spirit of teamwork and co-operation within the school, and we are looking for a can do person who works both collaboratively and positively. The successful candidate will be organised, reliable and an excellent communicator. In your letter of application please include the following points: Your experience to date How you meet the requirements in the person specification What you can offer Farringtons School Farringtons School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact me. You may like to look at our website as a further source of information. Completed applications can be returned by to recruitment@farringtons.kent.sch.uk. I look forward to receiving your application. Yours sincerely Mrs D. Nancekievill Head

3 PERSON SPECIFICATION Marketing Assistant AREA ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE Evidence Qualifications To be educated to at least GCSE level Degree level education Application Professional Development Evidence of continuing professional development Experience Experience of providing a comprehensive, professional service, including meeting and greeting visitors, answering the telephone, dealing with enquiries. Experience of working within a school environment would be advantageous Experience of the relevant tasks required within the job description. Experience of use of database systems Excellent Telephone manner: pleasant, approachable Knowledge and Skills Ability to use systems in place in logging all enquiries regarding applications to the school. Strives for excellence in all aspects of work Clear and concise communication skills - attention to detail Experience in Photoshop / Gimp Photography skills Good communication and interpersonal skills; especially when liaising with parents, staff and pupils. IT literate in all Microsoft office applications to a high standard. Experiencing in updating/maintaining websites Must possess experience in using Content Management Systems Must possess an open and friendly personality, willing attitude and intelligent approach to tasks. Flexible in approach to all work undertaken; be able to multi task Personal Qualities A can do person who works positively and collaboratively Well-organised, energetic and selfmotivated An excellent health and attendance record Evidence of being able to build and sustain effective working relationships with students, staff and parents Play a full and active role in the wider development of the school

4 Job Description Part Time Marketing Assistant The core purpose of this post is to provide assistance in the Marketing and recruitment of the School. The post holder would be expected to liaise with staff at all levels as well as parents, visitors, and external agencies. The post holder will play a full part in the life of the school community, implementing our vision, mission and ethos, and encouraging staff and students to do likewise. Specific Responsibilities of this post are To continuously find new ways to improve the website visually and technically for a better user experience To maintain and update the website on a daily basis To take charge of Social Media channels and to source content, ensuring that all uploaded tweets are to a high standard Present a positive corporate image of yourself and the school To ensure the School itself markets and presents in the best way possible (overseeing displays etc around School) To ensure the Content Management System is updated and maintained with all enquiries and registrations Duties will include: To network with the website hosting agency with new ideas and website amendments An eagerness to learn and develop technical IT skills in order to enhance and make recommendations to improve the website. To use Google Analytics for statistical analysis of user trends and usage. To maintain the Digital Screens, uploading new photographs and notices on a weekly basis To find new ways to market the school to increase recruitment of local and international students To network with internal and external individuals to organise Career and Higher Education presentations. To assist the Marketing Manager with developing the hiring of the premises and organising events with external hirers To develop and maintain a database of contacts of all local prep schools Professional, frequent and personal contact with all enquirers To assist the Registrar in tours of the Junior and Senior School To plan and take charge of creating the School s mobile app To source content and to assist in creating an annual magazine To assist the Marketing Manager and Registrar in all areas of marketing as and when required General administration duties including, but not limited to; filing, data inputting, marketing mailshot distribution, assisting with Reception duties Seek out additional duties during quiet periods

5 Generic Responsibilities for All Farringtons Staff To actively promote the aims and ethos of Farringtons To work within the Farringtons framework with regard to Health and Safety To be committed to child safety and undergo child protection screening (DBS check) and training To follow the ethos of re-cycling in line with school policy To promote equal opportunities at Farringtons To support Farringtons commitment to the continued professional learning of all staff To undertake any additional duties as may reasonably be requested by the Headmistress or members of SLT. Safeguarding To promote and maintain the standards of the school s commitment to safeguarding children The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Although there is no direct responsibility for children, this role will involve daily contact with pupils. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and enhanced disclosure through the Criminal Records Bureau.