Social Media and Marketing Assistant

ROKEBY SCHOOL; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent prep school in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a talented Social Media and Marketing Assistant to lead their online presence. You will create engaging content, support recruitment events, and assist with various marketing activities. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and experience in social media management tools. The role offers opportunities for professional development and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Access to CPD opportunities

Generous contributory pension scheme

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Pro-active approach to planning and prioritising work.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrable experience creating engaging social media content.

Responsibilities

• Produce engaging social media content reflecting the school's ethos.
• Support marketing activities and recruitment events.
• Advise the Senior Leadership team on social media strategies.

Skills

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Experience creating social media content

Planning and prioritising work

Education

Degree level or NVQ level 3

Tools

Canva

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Hootsuite

Job description

Social Media and Marketing Assistant

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 25 November 2025
• Salary: Not specified
• Additional salary information: £20,375 to £24,444 pa (FTE £25,000 to £30,000)
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 05 December 2025
• Location: Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7PB
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: eTeach UK Limited
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 1519440

Summary

Social Media and Marketing Assistant: Permanent. Full-time, term time only, plus 2 weeks = 37 weeks. Are you a creative person with a passion for social media and digital content? We are looking for a talented social media and marketing assistant to join our dynamic school. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead our online presence and be part of one of the most successful prep schools in south west London. As the lead person on social media you will advise the Senior Leadership team and work under the direction of our Creative Marketing Manager. You will be expected to produce engaging social media content that reflects the school's ethos and strengths working with our key stakeholders - pupils, teachers and parents. You will also be expected to assist other marketing activities and support our recruitment and admissions events. Applicants must have demonstrable experience, as well as the ability to think and plan ahead and co‑ordinate a number of ongoing projects across several different areas. Your completed application form should include a covering letter summarizing your suitability for the role.

To be successful you will:

• have a pro‑active approach to planning and prioritising work with high professional standards.
• have good interpersonal and communications skills.
• have experience of creating social media content.
• have experience of using Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Hootsuite.
• be educated to degree level or NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience.
• be willing to give generously of your time to support school events and activities.

In return, we can offer you:

• the opportunity to be part of a highly successful prep school
• access to CPD opportunities
• access to a generous contributory pension scheme
• 33 days holiday a year including bank holidays (full time equivalent)

Please download a job description and an application form and discover the benefits of working at Rokeby School. Closing date: 4pm on Friday 5th December 2025. Early applicants will be considered favourably and interviews will occur as suitable applicants apply. We reserve the right to appoint prior to any closing date. Alternatively, please email the HR team for an application pack. Applications (application form with a covering letter address to Mrs Lucia Sanderson) to be sent to our main HR recruitment email address.