Thank you for your interest in joining Anthem. We are a dynamic organisation committed to supporting thousands of children and young people to achieve great things through one of our schools.
Anthem is one of the most established school trusts in the country, serving nearly 8,000 students across primary and secondary schools in the East Midlands, London and the Thames Valley. As a multi-academy trust, Anthem is first and foremost a school improvement organisation, committed to creating ambitious and successful schools where everyone thrives, guided by our values of integrity, collaboration and excellence.
Role purpose
The Communications Assistant will support the delivery of internal and external communications activity across the Multi Academy Trust (MAT). This is an entry-level role designed to provide hands-on experience in education communications, including social media management, content creation, website maintenance, design, and stakeholder engagement. The post holder will help tell the story of the Trust and its schools, promoting the organisation's vision, values, and achievements to a wide range of audiences.
Main duties and responsibilities
Social Media & Digital Content
- Assist in the day-to-day management of the Trust's and schools' social media accounts (including X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn).
- Draft, schedule, and publish engaging social media posts, ensuring content is appropriate for a school environment and aligned with brand guidelines.
- Monitor social media channels, respond to comments or queries as directed, and report on engagement metrics.
- Support the creation of multimedia content including short videos, reels, graphics, and photography for digital platforms.
Website & Online Presence
- Assist with updating and maintaining school and Trust websites, ensuring content is accurate, timely, and accessible.
- Upload news articles, events, newsletters, and other content to the website using the relevant content management system (CMS).
- Carry out basic accessibility and quality checks on web pages.
Publications & Written Content
- Draft copy for newsletters, bulletins, press releases, internal staff communications, and other publications.
- Proofread, edit and format written content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to the Trust's house style.
- Support the production of printed and digital publications, including prospectuses, annual reports, and event programmes.
Design & Branding
- Create visually appealing graphics and materials using design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Suite) in line with brand guidelines.
- Assist in maintaining brand consistency across all communications materials produced by the Trust and its schools.
Events & Community Engagement
- Provide project management and communications support for Trust and school events, including leadership conferences, forums, fundraising events and staff events.
- Attend events to capture photography and video content as required.
- Assist in the drafting of event communications, invitations, and follow-up materials.
Internal Communications
- Support the delivery of internal communications initiatives aimed at keeping staff, ACCs, and Trustees informed and engaged.
- Help to maintain and update internal communications channels such as intranets, SharePoint and staff bulletins.
Media Relations
- Assist in drafting press releases and coordinating media enquiries
- Help to maintain a cuttings file and monitor media coverage of the Trust and its schools
- Liaise with our external communications agency
General
- Carry out general administrative tasks to support as required.
- Maintain and organise a digital asset library of photography, video, and design files.
- Assist in evaluating communications activity by collating data and contributing to reporting.
These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exhaustive nor exclusive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading of the post.
The successful candidate will have a right to work in the UK.
Benefits
As part of Anthem Schools Trust, staff benefit from a supportive working environment and access to a range of employee benefits, including health and wellbeing support, professional development opportunities and financial benefits.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, suitable references and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection are trained in safer recruitment, and all staff and volunteers undertake child protection training.
