Marketing Officer
DURSTON HOUSE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED
Ealing, West London
Full-time
23rd February 2026
Listed 1 week ago
Marketing Officer
Candidate
Information Pack
Required for
immediate start
Closing date for applications:
Monday 23 February
2026
Employee Benefits
At Durston House we offer a range of benefits, which include:
Generous pay
scales
Training and
Development
Opportunities
A contributory
pension scheme
Remission of
fees for children
of staff
Generous
holiday
entitlement
Free daily hot/
cold lunches,
tea, coffee and
biscuits during
term time
Employee
Assistance
Programme
‘Values of kindness,
respect and independence
shine through.’
—Good Schools Guide Review 2024
Key Facts about Durston House
• Girls & Boys aged 3 - 13
• 315 Pupils
• Located in Ealing, West London
• Day School with Breakfast Club & After-School Care Provision
•
15 pupils - Average Class Size
• 6.75 acres of Playing Fields
• Less than 10 miles from Central London
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7 TFL bus routes across neighbouring boroughs
Welcome to Durston House School
Durston House is a leading London prep school for girls and boys aged 3 –
13, located in Ealing, West London. An education at Durston House is based
upon academic rigour through excellent teaching, encouraging pupils to
explore, question, take risks, and develop their creativity, communication and
teamwork – all central to successful life-long learning. At Durston we have a
fine record of preparing pupils for top Senior Schools in London and beyond.
We take pride in the true and visible diversity of our community and embrace
pupils and staff from all ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds.
Durston House places an emphasis on high standards of work and targets that
are commensurate with each pupil’s personal development. We believe that
it is hugely important to create an educational environment that encourages
all pupils to be curious and enthusiastic about their opportunities to learn and
grow. We place our pupils at the centre of everything we do, making sure that
every opportunity is taken to enable each pupil to flourish.
Lessons are delivered in a range of ways, taking account of different learning
styles and preferences, and the certainty that pupils should explore and
experience practically, not just from a textbook. Workshops, Outings, Trips
and outdoor adventures complement the classroom experience across all year
groups. Throughout the school there is an After-School Activities Programme,
offering a wide range of activities from chess, coding, skateboarding,
photography and many more! After-School Activities at Durston House aim to
inspire, enthuse and develop curiosity in pupils.
Durston House is a founding member of a group of leading, not-for-profit
preparatory schools committed to delivering the best in education – the St
Paul’s School Group, effective from 1 January 2026. The Group brings together
strong, pupil-centred prep schools in partnership with St Paul’s School,
combining long-established traditions with forward-thinking leadership while
each school retains its own identity and excellence. Further details can be
found at this link: stpaulsschoolgroup.com.
Mr Giles Entwisle, Headmaster
The School
Founded in 1886, the school has a proud and long history of achievement in
partnership with parents and the local community. The school encourages pupils
to be active participants in their learning and lives; to revel in success; to celebrate
effort; to expect challenge; to take calculated risks and to develop independence.
Pupils thrive in an environment of support, academic challenge and high
expectations. Our ability to develop exceptional people cannot be separated from
our rich history.
“A school where they chant their Latin verbs, can plot countries
and can hold a conversation with an adult knowing what’s going
on in the world, “ summed up by one happy mum.
—Good Schools Guide Review 2024
Durston House School employs over ninety full-time and part-time staff in both
teaching and support roles. The school offers a dynamic and inspiring environment
for any teaching professional. In addition, the diversity of support roles available
provides a wealth of opportunities for a whole range of specialists and professions
– from Administration, Finance and IT, to Buildings and Grounds Maintenance.
As a member of staff, you will be encouraged to develop your skills and experience
through our professional development programme. You will be part of a friendly
and welcoming school community.
The Role
Durston House is seeking to appoint an organised, proactive and creative
Marketing Officer to support the delivery of the School’s marketing
objectives.
Working under the direction of the Headmaster and Senior Management
Team, with oversight from the Head of Marketing (St Paul’s School), the post
holder will provide operational and administrative support to the marketing
function, contributing to the recruitment and retention of pupils.
The role is available on a full-time or part-time basis, with core hours of work
8.00am–4.00pm, and offers some flexibility including the option for home
working, subject to operational requirements.
The Marketing Officer will support engagement with current and
prospective parents and pupils across a range of channels, ensuring that
all marketing activity reflects the School’s ethos and adheres to its brand
guidelines. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
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Support the implementation of the agreed
marketing plans for the school, under the
direction of SMT and the Head of Marketing (St
Paul’s School)
• Oversee the production, preparation and
coordination of key promotional materials and
update when required including, prospectus
materials, magazines, digital advertising,
website, social media, newsletters, videos,
media releases and offline advertising etc.
ensuring outputs are accurate, timely and
approved before publication
Support the consistent presentation of the
Durston House brand within the St Paul’s
School Group through high quality presentation
at all points of contact with the public
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• Work closely with the Registrar on all aspects
of entry and recruitment – supporting a tone
that reflects a caring, vibrant and academic
environment when dealing with prospective
and current families
• Promotion of the Durston House ethos with
current parents, friends, staff, feeder schools,
the media and the local community
• Support the development of links with national
and local media, under guidance
• Support and assist the Headmaster in
producing high quality presentations for Open
Mornings and other significant events for
current and prospective parents
• Liaise with photographers and videographers to
produce high quality media for promotional
material and presentations
• Draft press releases and submit to relevant
publications and local media in liaison with the
Headmaster
Support and assist with the production of
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newsletters that are sent to existing parents
• Develop the link with the Durston House
Parents Association (DHPA) and the Old
Durstonian Association (ODA) and enhance
their partnership in marketing the school
• Work with Heads of Department in promoting
outreach opportunities with a marketing cross-
over (e.g. multi-school sports events/Art
Exhibition/Language days etc.)
Website
• Maintain and update the website
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Support SEO activity, liaising with external
agencies and web developers as directed
Support initiatives to increase website
engagement
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• Assist and support contributions of news from
staff
• Update educational websites where information
for Durston House is held e.g. Good Schools
Guide, IAPS etc.
Social Media
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Support and contribute to the development and
delivery of the Social Media strategy
Create a content strategy for the relevant
channels, working closely with teaching staff
• Monitoring the existing platforms and make
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approved responses where required
Person Specification
Qualification and Skills
Desirable
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Educated to degree level with appropriate
qualifications in Marketing and related fields
Familiarity with the UK independent school’s
sector
•
• Awareness and experience of issues relating to
safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of
children
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
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•
Professional marketing qualification or
equivalent experience
Experience of working in a fast-paced
environment, ability to work under pressure at
busy times and to work to deadlines
• A commitment to continued professional
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•
development
Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel, MS Word
and MS Outlook) database packages and internet
systems
Proficiency using InDesign and the Adobe
Package
• A proven interest in digital channels
• Knowledge of existing and emerging web tools
and social media platforms
Abilities, Skills and Attributes
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Superb interpersonal and influencing skills
with the ability to build and maintain effective
working relationships with colleagues and
stakeholders at every level
Enthusiastic, pro-active, flexible and self-
motivated to achieve goals and continuously
improve performance.
• A creative problem-solver with the ability to
•
•
think ahead
Impeccable attention to detail
Excellent administrative and organisation skills;
with good attention to detail and the ability to
use initiative and prioritise workload
Events
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Support the organisation and planning of
Marketing events that promote the school and
reflect its Ethos and School Missions, in liaison
with SMT and the Maintenance Team (e.g. Open
Mornings)
Prepare and disseminate information about
Events
Create and maintain an Events Calendar
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• Assist with the evaluation of events and
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marketing activity
Support the branding elements of key events
including signage, displays and merchandise
Provide marketing support for the school’s
annual Induction activities for pupils,
including preparation of materials and event
communications
General
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Track marketing expenditure and provide
information to support budget monitoring
Prepare marketing updates and reports for
review by SMT and the Head of Marketing ( St
Paul’s School)
• Regularly review other schools’ activity and
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changes in the school market
Participate in training and developments
activities and programmes
• Attend major school events, such as Open
Mornings, Carol Service and School Concert,
outside normal school hours
• Attend all Staff Study Days, according to Term
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Dates for Staff
Comply with, and assist with the development of
policies and procedures, and reports all concerns
to an appropriate person, in respect of:
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- Safeguarding of pupils
- Health, safety and security
- Confidentiality
- Data protection
• Maintain best practice in the School’s marketing
and communications, mindful of legal
requirements such as GDPR and best practice
Meetings
• When appropriate, report to Senior
Management Team (SMT) meetings to report on
marketing and admissions
• Attend SMT Meetings when required
• Attend full staff meetings when possible
Working Time Beyond Agreed Hours
If the Marketing Manager is required to attend the
meetings and/or events, as above, beyond normal
hours, overtime will not be paid unless actually
working or carrying out a specific responsibility.
How to Apply
Durston House will only accept applications from candidates completing
the relevant Application Form in full. CVs will not be accepted in
substitution for completed Application Forms.
1.
If you would like to apply for this role, please download the application form from the
school website.
2.
Your application form should be completed and returned to recruitment@durstonhouse.org
by Monday 23 February 2026.
We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date for an exceptional candidate.
Safeguarding Statement
Durston House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects
its entire staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to child protection
screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service. We will carry out
online searches on shortlisted
candidates as part of our due diligence checks. This will include publicly available information on social
media
and other online platforms.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Durston House School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications
from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates.
12-14 Castlebar Road
Ealing
W5 2DR
T: 020 8991 6530
E: recruitment@durstonhouse.org
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