Marketing Manager (Part-time)
The Holmewood School, North London
Salary | Up to £35,000 full-time equivalent depending on experience, pro rata (up to £14,000 per annum for two days per week)Working pattern | Two days per week, 52 weeks per year, with working days to be mutually agreed. You’ll work on site during term time, with the opportunity to work from home during school holidays, subject to the needs of the role.Location | Across our North London campuses in Woodside Park, Muswell Hill and Finchley, with attendance at Head Office if required.Start date | January 2027, or sooner depending on availability.Closing date | Monday 30 November 2026. We may close the vacancy early if we receive enough suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply early.Interview date | To be confirmed.
About Us
The Holmewood School is an independent specialist day school for neurodivergent children and young people aged 7 to 19 with a primary diagnosis of autism. We are part of the Cavendish Education family of schools.
Our teaching and therapy teams work together to help students build on their strengths and develop academically and personally. We’re looking for someone who can bring that work to life for families, professionals and the wider community.
About the Role
You’ll help raise Holmewood’s profile by creating engaging content, keeping our website and social media up to date, and working with colleagues to share the school’s achievements and specialist expertise.
This is a hands-on role with scope to shape how we communicate. You’ll agree priorities with school leaders and work with colleagues across our campuses, the Admissions Team and Cavendish Education’s Central Marketing Team to deliver a focused marketing plan within two days per week.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Developing an annual marketing plan and content calendar aligned with school priorities, events and admissions activity.
- Updating the school website, publishing news and events, and reviewing pages regularly to keep information accurate.
- Creating and coordinating content for social media, newsletters and admissions materials.
- Making it easy for colleagues to contribute stories, photographs and examples of specialist practice from across the school.
- Supporting the promotion of school events and outreach to prospective families, local authorities and other professionals.
- Keeping communications consistent with the school’s brand and using engagement data to review what’s working.
- Making sure content meets the school’s safeguarding, consent and confidentiality requirements.
About You
Essential
- Practical experience in marketing, communications, digital content or a related field, with examples of work you’ve delivered.
- Experience updating and maintaining website content using a content management system, including publishing news, images and events and keeping information accurate.
- Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt content for different audiences and channels.
- Confidence using social media and digital content tools, and using basic engagement data to improve marketing activity.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and manage deadlines.
- Ability to build relationships with colleagues and coordinate contributions across teams.
- A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, inclusion and respectful communication about neurodiversity.
Desirable
- A qualification in marketing, communications or digital marketing, such as a CIM qualification.
- Experience in education, SEND provision, the charity sector or an organisation supporting children and young people.
- Experience using Canva or similar design tools and social media scheduling platforms.
- Experience developing marketing plans, content calendars, case studies or testimonials.
- Experience supporting events or community outreach, or working with a central marketing team.
We welcome applicants who have developed their skills through practical experience as well as those with formal qualifications.
Visits and Enquiries
Informal enquiries and visits are welcome. Please contact 020 8920 0660 or recruitment@thsl.org.uk if you’d like to find out more about the role.
How to Apply
Please complete and submit the Cavendish Education application form available on this TES listing. In your supporting statement, explain how your experience meets the person specification and give examples of relevant work you’ve delivered.
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
The Holmewood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and other relevant safer recruitment checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.
Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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