Social Media & Communications Coordinator

Cognita Schools; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognita Schools in West Yorkshire seeks a positive and experienced Social Media & Communications Coordinator. This full-time role involves managing social media channels and creating engaging educational content. The successful candidate will support the Admissions Manager, ensuring communications reflect the school's values and promote a welcoming environment for new families.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience

Free lunch during Term Time

25 Days Holiday Allowance

Free parking on site (subject to availability)

School fee discount

Exclusive third-party discounts

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Experience managing social media professionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong design and writing skills.
• Organised and confident in team and independent work.

Responsibilities

• Manage social media channels and create engaging content.
• Support recruitment events and maintain the school website.
• Design promotional materials and contribute to marketing campaigns.

Skills

Design skills

Writing skills

Digital skills

Social media management

Tools

Canva

META Business Suite

LinkedIn

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The School - Huddersfield Grammar

We are a highly successful independent school in Yorkshire, providing a future-facing curriculum for the next generation of leaders. Our academic results are exceptional, with a focus on pupil wellbeing and character development at the heart of all we do.

Set in beautiful grounds, we provide children from ages 3-16 a caring, supportive environment in which to learn. Children are inspired from the very beginning of their educational journey in Nursery and Reception, and this continues right through the Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory and Senior School.

Huddersfield Grammar School offers academic stretch and an enviable co-curricular programme. We are renowned for our rich vein of kindness and inclusivity. We encourage our pupils to work hard, aspire to high academic standards and we delight in watching them become fully-rounded members of the school and community.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Media & Communications Coordinator to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

About The Role

As the Social Media and Communications Coordinator, you will be at the heart of the school’s communications and marketing. You’ll manage our social media channels, create engaging content, and help produce key publications including newsletters, prospectuses, and parent handbooks. With your creative flair and attention to detail, you’ll ensure everything we share reflects the school’s values and brand identity. You’ll work closely with the Admissions Manager to support recruitment events, tours, and open days—playing a vital role in welcoming new families and promoting our school community. You’ll also help maintain the website, design promotional materials, and contribute to wider marketing campaigns led by the Head and Pod Marketing Manager.

This is a full-time, permanent role.

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Who we are looking for:

You’re a self-starter with strong design, writing, and digital skills—comfortable using Canva, META Business Suite, LinkedIn and Microsoft Office. You have experience managing social media professionally and supporting communications in a fast-paced environment, ideally within education. Organised, creative, and confident working independently or as part of a team, you care about delivering a high standard of work and are excited to showcase all that makes our school special. If you're passionate about storytelling and making an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits At Cognita

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Free lunch provided during Term Time
• 25 Days Holiday Allowance
• Free parking on site (subject to availability)
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third-party discounts
• Professional Development
  
  

How To Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is:22nd June 2025.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.