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Forest Hill School - Marketing & Community Engagement Officer

Borough of Lewisham
4 days ago
Full-time
On-site
United Kingdom
£34,904 - £35,969 GBP yearly
Description

 

FOREST HILL SCHOOL

Dacres Road, London SE23 2XN

Boys 11-16, Mixed 16-18

Tel. 020 8699 9343

www.foresthill.lewisham.sch.uk

 

 

Marketing & Community Engagement Officer 

Start Date: September 2026

Salary Range: Scale SO1, point 23 - 25 (£40,404– £41,637) pro rata 

Actual salary approximately £34,904- £35,969

Term Time only (39 weeks), 35 hours per week 

 

 

“...This combination of academic achievement, strong pastoral care and wider personal development means that pupils are well prepared for the next steps in their education or training.”

 

Ofsted Report, January 2024

 

Forest Hill School is a thriving and aspirational comprehensive school in south-east London, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in January 2024. We provide high-quality education to boys aged 11-18 and we are a community that is wholly reflective of this district of London, teaching pupils from all backgrounds and of all abilities. We also have a highly successful joint Sixth Form provision with Sydenham School for male and female students.

 

A broad and comprehensive curriculum is taught in modern facilities by dedicated teaching staff who are passionate about their subjects and are experts in educating and inspiring pupils to achieve excellence.

 

The Marketing and Engagement Officer will support the Senior Leadership Team in promoting the school and developing and enhancing Forest Hill School’s presence through all media and available channels.  The successful applicant will have a unique position in the school and they will be expected to get involved with daily school life, producing news stories, liaising with parents and visitors and promoting all that the school has to offer.

 

We are looking for an individual who

  • has a real passion for dealing with people and an ability to develop good relations with staff, students, parents and Governors
  • has excellent copywriting and PR skills 
  • proven events organisational skills and
  • solid IT skills including Social Media

 

 

What we can offer you: 

  • A highly supportive Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team 
  • Opportunities to make a significant contribution to our ongoing improvements 
  • Opportunities to further your professional development 

 

 “...The school makes sure that staff have access to high-quality training and development. This includes teachers new to the profession, who are very well supported.”

 

Ofsted Report, January 2024

 

Please visit our website at https://foresthill.lewisham.sch.uk/ to make direct online applications, which must be returned to [email protected]   

 

Note: we do not accept CVs and all applications must be submitted on the Lewisham Teachers Application Form which is available on the School Website.

 

Informal visits are welcome and should be arranged with the Director of Strategy and Resources, Miguel Diaz – please contact the school on 020 8699 9343.

 

Closing date for applications is 12 noon, Wednesday 17th June 2026 with interviews scheduled for the following week.  Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

 

Safeguarding Statement 

Forest Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

 

Equal Opportunities Statement

Forest Hill School is an equal opportunities employer.  We welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation.