Marketing Manager

Description:

St George Christian School (SGCS) is a K-12 Co-educational School with a reputation for strong academic outcomes, intentional pastoral care and a disciplined and warm environment. Our devoted staff strive to make a positive difference in the life of their students.

SGCS is a dynamic learning community encouraging the development of students’ personal character and gifts, whilst experiencing joy in learning and excellence in teaching in a supportive K-12 co-educational Christian environment.

The Marketing Manager will promote the achievements and talents of our K-12 school community, showcasing the School and fostering strong word-of-mouth recommendations.

The successful applicant will be responsible for further establishing a strong pipeline of new enrolments. Working closely with key stakeholders, the successful candidate will foster authentic and productive relationships whilst leading and executing marketing initiatives with creativity and purpose.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a highly regarded independent Christian school in Sydney’s St George area. Working alongside enthusiastic and engaged teams of school staff, the Marketing Manager will take initiative to bring fresh ideas to life, driving the marketing and community engagement space.

Accountabilities and responsibilities:

Growing the School’s Presence

• Manage the UX/UI of the School’s website while ensuring it is updated with relevant information to engage and inform users and drive enrolment related enquiries.
• Curate the School’s social media presence for the School by setting up social accounts, consistently creating and posting content, and owning community management.
• Implement a social strategy with content pillars that highlight and inform users of achievements, activities and events across Kindergarten to Year 12.
• Own the creation and optimisation of all marketing collateral, ensuring that it aligns to the School’s mission, raises awareness and drives enquiries.
• Manage the School’s marketing budget with an analytical and performance mindset.
• Regularly report back to the business on the impact of marketing activity and events.

Community Engagement

• Work with the School’s Parent Connect group to facilitate parent-led meetings once per week, arranging guest speakers from within the School community to keep parents informed.
• Plan and schedule Parent educational workshops each semester.
• Develop and implement an Alumni engagement strategy that builds and sustains affinity and connection with the School.

Managing The Chapel Gallery

• Coordinate and curate external and student exhibitions.
• Work with the Principal and the Creative Arts faculty to plan student events with visiting artists, including the Young Curators program.
• Utilise the School’s art gallery as a focal point for events to showcase the work of students to the wider community.

General Responsibilities

• Stay up-to-date with the latest marketing trends and best practice, and make recommendations to the Principal on adoption.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure all marketing related activities run successfully.
• Be hands on to not only develop the strategy but to execute and report on results.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience planning, executing and reporting on marketing campaigns.
• Experience dealing with a variety of stakeholders all with various knowledge and understanding of marketing, to effectively communicate ideas and results.
• Strong creative, interpersonal and organisational skills, with a high attention to detail.
• A positive attitude, inquisitive mindset and eagerness to continuously improve.

Dynamic and creative with a strong interest in the arts. * Creative thinker with a keen eye for detail.

• Ability to coordinate and curate exhibitions.
• Proficiency in photography.
• Passionate and enthusiastic about contributing to the community at St George Christian School.

Reporting to the Principal, the role is a permanent part-time position working 4 days p/w during school terms including:

• Staff preparation days during Week Zero
• Staff only days at the conclusion of the school year
• Two days after the end of Terms 1, 2, and 3

Flexibility may be required to attend School related activities.

Remuneration:

Salary and related conditions are in accordance with the NSW Christian Schools General Staff Multi Enterprise Agreement 2020-2023.

Application Process

Forward your application including:

• Cover Letter
• SGCS General Staff Application Form
• Resume
• Copy of academic transcripts/qualifications
• References

to employment@sgcs.com.au by 4:00pm on Friday 28 March 2025.

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