Are you a skilful and creative Communications Lead looking for a part time, term time role? We’re looking for a dynamic and skilled wordsmith who can deliver clear, compelling communication to inspire action, drive change and strengthen relationships, as part of our Central Team, to work 10 hours per week , 39 weeks per year.
Lumen Learning Trust puts the children's needs at the heart of its provision. We are committed to enabling children become successful lifelong learners and happy, fulfilled adults who can make positive choices about their future. To prepare the Trust for its next stage of development, we are seeking an exceptional individual who shares our passion for and commitment to education.
The Trust currently consists of six member schools, based across Surrey - in Shepperton, Ashford, Staines-upon-Thames, Addlestone, Walton-on-Thames and Epsom. The post will be based at one of the Trust schools, but you may be expected to travel to other sites as required and there is also the possibility of working from home for the right candidate.
Reporting to the Governance & Data Lead, you will be the day-to-day lead on developing and executing strategic communication plans that enhance our visibility, support our objectives and engage with both internal and external audiences. You’ll work closely with school leadership teams, office staff and Central Team managers to ensure that our messaging is consistent, compelling and impactful.
You’ll be working alongside colleagues who share your passion, are keen to collaborate and will support you to succeed.
Our ideal candidate will:
• Have a background in public relations, social media management, journalism or communications – ideally in schools or other public sector organisations – but we are keen to meet motivated individuals who can also bring additional experience to the team.
• Develop and implement communication strategies to support the Trust’s objectives.
• Ensure consistent and effective communication across all academies.
• Manage the Trust’s social media and online presence.
• Oversee the content of school websites, newsletters, and other communication channels.
• Ensure all communication materials are accurate, professional and aligned with the Trust’s vision.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, including parents, staff and the wider community.
• Manage media relations and respond to media inquiries.
• Provide training and support to school staff on communication best practices.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Social Media check and satisfactory references.
Closing date: 30th April 2025 9 a.m.
Interviews: 5th May 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We welcome visits to us, please contact Jessica Tozer, Head of Operations c/o Julie Williams at Riverbridge Primary School.,for an informal discussion about this post or to arrange a visit, prior to application.
The Job Description and Person Specification fully outline the requirements of this post. Please complete the application form. CVs are not accepted.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. You are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings which are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out*), as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). You are also required to disclose any pending criminal proceedings against you or current police investigations, including those relating to other employment or matters outside work. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from taking up appointment; it will depend on the nature of the offence(s) and their relevance to the post you are applying for. However, should you not declare any of the above and this is subsequently revealed, for example through the DBS check, then this may place your employment in jeopardy. Any information given will be treated in the strictest confidence and with due regard to the ROA and data protection legislation.
Lumen Learning Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To achieve this, we will ensure continuous improvement and development of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please note that under safer recruitment practices Lumen Learning Trust cannot accept CVs or letters in place of completed application forms.
We welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
