Transition and Marketing Lead

We are seeking to appoint an innovative and enthusiastic Transition Lead to have oversight of and coordinate primary to secondary transition arrangements processes and events.

Your opportunity

Highdown School and Sixth Form are looking for a Transition and Marketing Lead who is seeking an exciting new opportunity to join our highly skilled team and play a key role in shaping our students academic journey. The purpose of this role is to support the transition process for our students and to market the academy through online media streams the school website parent newsletters and marketing materials.

What we are looking for

You should be a highly motivated and successful individual who is willing to contribute to all aspects of the school vision. A strong organiser and communicator with the ability to work alongside the SLT while displaying a high level of autonomy by using your own initiative.

About Highdown School & Sixth Form Centre

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a thriving school established in 1971 where all students are challenged to reach excellence every day. Our most important resource is our staff. Therefore we aim to create the conditions and culture within the academy that make Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre a rewarding place to work. We are committed to investing in staff professional learning and leadership development taking action to rationalise workload promote mental and physical health and wellbeing and encourage collaboration and peer support.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2000 colleagues and over 17000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect Inclusivity Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer which allows all our colleagues to Grow Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached job description and person spec for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: GLF Specialist FTE 32362 (actual salary 23795)

Working pattern: 30 hours per week 40 weeks per year (Term time plus one week)

Closing Date: 29th April2026 at 9.30am

Interview date: TBA