Bedales School, a unique educational establishment set in the beautiful Hampshire countryside, has been leading the way in innovative, student-centred learning for over a century. The school champions creativity, authenticity, and academic excellence in a distinctive and inspiring environment.
We are seeking a Communications & Digital Content Lead to drive external communications with an emphasis on digital - managing the school’s website and social media content. You'll craft compelling stories that reflect our distinctive ethos, which balances the needs of the individual with the community – work of each for weal of all. If you’re skilled in digital communications, content creation and brand promotion, help us shape Bedales’ voice and enhance the school’s online presence.
Experience & Background
Using persuasive storytelling and copywriting skills with a keen eye for detail, you will enjoy creating engaging communications content for a variety of audiences. You will have experience of website content management systems, social media, and designing and editing content for digital platforms.
With an ability to work effectively under pressure, you will be well organised, flexible and able to prioritise. Success will depend on the ability to form positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues.
Duties
You will be responsible for:
- Coordinating content across the Whole School, uploading content to the website content management system. (Storyblok), ensuring key sections are up to date.
- Keeping our social channels updated in a methodical and strategic way, reflecting our brand and unique ethos, through engaging stories and exciting visuals.
- Liaising closely with the Admissions Marketing Executive to ensure the admissions pages on the website and social media channels have dynamic admissions-related content, including maintaining/updating the digital prospectus.
- Monitoring and evaluating the overall performance of the website, optimising its structure and content to enhance traffic, visibility and SEO.
- Keeping abreast of web developments and advising on how these could enhance Bedales’ online profile.
- Managing the content of the school’s main social media sites, i.e. Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Threads, proactively seeking content from across the Whole School.
This post is Regulated Activity.
Hours of Work
This post works 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday during term time for 33 weeks a year. In addition, the postholder will be required to work an additional 187.5 hours per year which will usually be worked in non-term time and by agreement with the line manager.
Salary
Actual salary of £33,701 per annum based on the above hours and weeks of work.
Benefits
- Funded Healthcare Cash Plan
- Pension with Royal London
- Life Assurance
- Salary Extras Benefits Platform
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Personal Accident Cover
- Free lunch is provided during term time
- Free on-site parking
- Staff use of sports facilities
- Beautiful working environment
Pre-Appointment Checks
All candidates will undergo a Safeguarding Suitability Interview and application for an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check and be asked to provide evidence they are eligible to work in the UK, on an on-going basis, at the shortlist stage of the selection process.
Closing Date: 9.00am, Monday 3 August 2026
Application discussion via MS Teams: Wednesday 19 August 2026
Interview Date: Friday 4 September 2026
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please read the Job Description which includes full details regarding the post. CVs cannot be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application form.
To find out more about this opportunity, candidates can contact our Head of Marketing & Engagement, Taj Leonard, by email to [email protected].
All other enquiries relating to the recruitment process, should be forwarded to [email protected]
Safeguarding Statement:
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. Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Prohibition from Teaching Checks, Prohibition from Management Checks.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children;
- fostering a culture of openness, safety, equality and protection;
- providing a safe and welcoming environment where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe that they are being listened to;
- playing a key role in prevention of harm and an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may indicate a child is at risk of harm;
- When concerned about the welfare of a student, acting in the best interests of the student.
All staff have a key role to play in identifying concerns early and in providing help for children and are expected to act in accordance with the school Safeguarding & Child Protection Policies.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job candidates to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
