COMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATOR
The Communications Administrator plays a vital role in promoting the School's vision, values, and achievements through effective communication and engagement. This position is responsible for internal communications to students, staff and parents via social media posts, internal digital content and our bi-weekly newsletter as well as supporting school office administration.
The successful candidate will be confident in the creation and posting of social media content, and a willingness to learn the administration of the School website and internal digital boards. They will be creative, possess excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, and be able to work quickly and efficiently to tight deadlines.
The position is term time, requiring 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The specific working pattern will be discussed.
Salary:
£12,750 actual (£29,810 FTE)
How to Apply:
Please get in touch with our HR department via email.
Core Responsibilities
- To produce the bi-weekly School Newsletter, chasing editorial content from faculties, collating photos ready for Head Teacher's approval
- To take action photos of lessons and events for sharing on social media platforms
- To create social media posts on Instagram and Facebook 3 - 4 times per week, ensuring content is up to date, relevant and appropriate
- To take responsibility for the school website, ensuring photos and information is current and accurate and fulfils all statuatory requirements, as outlined bt the Department for Education's guidelines
- To ensure the TrilbyTV digital boards around the School are up to date, well written and fit for purpose
- To support with general school office administration and event planning including creating posters and resources for internal display
- To assist the catering team with menus, signs and promotional material when asked to do so
- To cover reception as required
| Essential | Desirable | Assessment Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifications & Competencies | ||
| Minimum GCSE (Grade C or higher) or equivalent (NVQ Level 2) in English and Mathematics | Experience of using Google Suite / Microsoft applications in a work environment | Application form & interview |
| ICT literate with experience with Social Media platforms | Familiarity with producing & adhering to social media posting schedules. Experience of using Canva for creating digital posters and flyers | Application form & interview |
| Experience | ||
| Evidence of successful sustained employment in a comparable working environment in administration support |
Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information. Awareness and understanding of Data Protection and GDPR Legislation |
Application form, interview & reference |
| Skills & Attributes | ||
| Excellent organisation skills with the ability to multi-task and effectively prioritise | Evidence of innovative and creative thinking | Application form, interview & reference |
| Team player with an enthusiastic approach to supporting Admin colleagues with their workload and ability to be flexible and reliable | Application form, interview & reference | |
| Able to adapt to find practical solutions to problems | Application form, interview & reference | |
| Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality where required | Application form, interview & reference | |
| Able to communicate effectively with and build working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including students, staff, parents and governors | Application form, interview & reference | |
| Excellent standard of written communication | Application form, interview & reference | |
| Excellent telephone manner | Application form, interview & reference | |
| Commitment to the ethos of the School | Application form & interview | |
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Alignment with HVS Values: C - Courtesy: model the calm behaviours expected of others in terms of consideration, professionalism, trust and respect I - Integrity: fair and honest, trustworthy, committed to earn success through hard-work R - Resilience: not giving up when times are tough, demonstrating endurance C - Community: a strong sense of responsibility to the community to improve the quality of the local environment for its residents L - Leadership: show leadership in thought and action, being open to new ideas and overcoming adversity to achieve success; communicating effectively E - Enthusiasm: a positive attitude towards life, passion, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning |
Application form, interview & reference | |
| Safeguarding | ||
| Two satisfactory written references including from current/most recent employer | Application form & reference | |
| A satisfactory enhanced DBS check | ||
The School
"Hoe Valley School is an inspiring environment at the heart of its community where every student's experience is personalised. Our students will learn to think independently, pursue their ambitions and achieve their highest potential."
Hoe Valley School is:
- An oversubscribed secondary school that opened in September 2015 to serve the local community of South Woking
- Delivering innovative and exciting lessons to Years 7 - 13
- Committed to ensuring our students leave us with excellent academic outcomes, the skills to be 'work-ready' and the traits of excellent global citizens
- Following the National Curriculum, where Maths and English are taught every day
- A Google School with ICT fully embedded in all curriculum areas
- Committed to learning which is relevant with links to the 'real world' of business, higher education, and the local community
- In a state of the art, new School completed in September 2018 on Egley Road, Woking
- Committed to supporting our staff to have a good work / life balance by offering longer school holidays, bespoke CPD programmes, minimising paperwork and meetings, and ultimately by trusting our staff to deliver excellent outcomes