Marketing AssistantCANDIDATE INFORMATIONFinton House School holds a special place in the hearts of all thosewho have been here, either as a pupil, a parent or as a member ofstaff. It is a unique school combining a warm child-centricenvironment with a high focus on wellbeing and values while alsoachieving outstanding academic results. This is in the context of abroad intake entry, increasingly rare for Prep schools in the area,and a specific objective to include children with special educationneeds who can thrive in a mainstream environment. Inclusion ispart of the fabric of Finton House, together with a focus onbuilding an understanding of our roles in the Community around usand our duty to contribute. All this is down to the culture, care andcommitment of our highly experienced staff who get the best outof every child from those that need early support in specific areasto the more able who should be stretched. Working here is deeply rewarding and often a great deal of fun -after all, happiness is the key to a successful education. Everyoneworks hard to maintain the school’s success and outstandingreputation, while in the knowledge that protection of their ownwellbeing is taken very seriously. HeadmasterWELCOME FROM THE HEADMASTERBen Freeman 2Finton House is a thriving independent co-educationalprep school for 350 children aged 4-11. Located nearWandsworth Common in South West London, FintonHouse has a broad intake in an inclusive environmentwhere children are prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world. The school’s commitment to pastoralcare is as strong as its commitment to providing anoutstanding education, and its academic achievementsat 11+ speak for themselves: at Finton House, every childcan shine bright. Finton House was founded in 1987 as a charitable truston the principles that there should be no academicselection for entry into Reception and that all thechildren, including those with special educational needs,should enjoy a completely inclusive, nurturingenvironment. These principles underpin the educationalexperience at Finton House. The school has a strongreputation for nurturing mixed ability cohorts of childrento experience the joy of learning and develop their skills,knowledge and wellbeing. The impact and success of aFinton education is evident in the number of childrenwaiting for a place to join in Reception or for anoccasional vacancy in all Year groups, and theremarkable success of pupils being awarded places andscholarships into a wide range of selective independentsenior schools.The school motto “Open Hearts and Guiding Hands”sums up the warm and caring relationships that theschool promotes in a nurturing learning environment, inorder to provide the most complete education.ABOUT FINTON HOUSE33SELIFLFIBEEKINDNESSCOMUCATINMNIOCURIOSTYIMORALITYRESILIENCETESRCPEFINTON HOUSE GOALS4THE ROLE Reporting to: The Head of MarketingCommunications & Development Overview of the Role: The MarketingAssistant will provide support to ensuresuccessful delivery of the strategic plan. Salary: £28,000-£30,000 - dependant onexperience. 56MARKETING·Support the marketing of the school as required, including photographing eventsand activities for newsletters, the website and social media;· Create invitations and ticketing on Toucan Tech in relation to events.· Support recording, upload and distribution of School Podcasts·Be responsible for digital signage throughout the school, updating screens withrelevant content and photos (including the daily lunch menu).·Support the production of the weekly e-newsletter, editing articles and sourcingphotographs for inclusion.·Maintain and develop the School website, keeping it up-to-date with currentinformation (staff lists, policies,fees, curriculum etc) and news stories.·Maintain the School's photographic library, attending key events as photographerthroughout the year, and co-organise the School's annual individual photographday. Be responsible for adding to and maintaining lists of pupils whose names orimages may not be used on various platforms and ensure that staff are aware ofthese pupils.·Support the School's presence on social media platforms.·Provide timely support for the admissions function, particularly at busy timessuch as Open Days etc. For example, sending out prospectuses, helping withuniform admin, individual photographs, etc.·Support teachers with subject specific media and branding paperwork (poster,brochures, programmers and certificates etc.)MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES7DEVELOPMENT·Assist with the School's Development Database ("Toucan Tech")including but not limited to adding data, updating records,loggingdonations and communications and creating contact to improvedevelopment and alumni operations.·Assist with the planning and delivery of a calendar of events for thealumni and current parent community e.g. reunions, parent drinks etc.and ensure they are delivered to a high standard;·Actively promote membership of the Old Fintonian Association, growingmembership through networking with pastFinton pupils and parents.·Compile and distribute a termly e-newsletter to the alumni communityand post regular alumni news on the fundraising website;·Track and maintain data, utilising all information available to researchthe school community and record systematically and accurately in thefundraising database.·Maintain confidentiality of information in line with GDPR guidelines andfollowing the Fundraising Regulator code of conduct.·Collate for '171 Magazine', the annual publication for Old Fintoniansincluding running appeals internally for information and support withstories and/or potential donors.The duties and responsibilities outlined may besubject to change based on the school's needs andpriorities. We reserve the right to modify or amendthe job description at any time, in consultation withthe employee, to better align with our school's goalsand objectives. Finton House Educational Trust is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young people. Applicants must undergo childprotection screening, including checks with pastemployers and Disclosure and Barring Service. Detailsof all checks are to be found in our Recruitment,Selection & Disclosures Procedure which is availableon the school's website.8SAFEGUARDING30 days’ holiday (full time equivalent) Finton House operates a generous defined benefit pension scheme forall employees. Support staff are enrolled into Scottish Widow with anemployer contribution of 7.5%All permanent employees benefit from Life Insurance covering Death inService to a value of 2 times salary.All permanent employees benefit from Income Protection insuranceshould the employee fall ill, providing support during long term illness.Employees have the option to buy into the group medical insuranceprovided through Aviva. This covers a wide variety of treatmentincluding optical and dental.Permanent employees benefit from a staff discount on fees for allchildren attending Finton of 65% (pro rata).Lunch is provided to all employees during term time, alongside accessto refreshments throughout the day.The School participates in both a Cycle & Technology Scheme allowingemployees to benefit from favourable purchase terms and taxefficiencies.All employees have access to an industry leading Employee AssistanceProgramme offering employees and their dependents access towellbeing resources including counselling and legal advice.Staff Loans are available for training courses and travel support.Finton operates a lively social life with regular staff events alongsidetraditional mentoring and support.BENEFITS9