Summer School Social Media Assistant

Wishford Schools; Tetbury Upton, Fairford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization seeks a creative Summer School Social Media Assistant to capture the vibrant life of summer schools. This role involves creating visual content for social media and supporting a private parent blog. Candidates must be over 18, have safeguarding qualifications, and experience in social media content creation. This position offers a weekly wage between £584 and £684 depending on age, plus benefits like accommodation and training. Travel between sites is essential.

Benefits

Accommodation (if residential)

Free parking on site

Fully paid DBS check

Safeguarding training

First aid training

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Full driving license preferred but own vehicle is not essential.
• Experience in creating social media content is required.

Responsibilities

• Capture daily life at the summer schools for social media.
• Photograph and upload daily photos for the private parent blog.
• Collect testimonials for future marketing use.
• Ensure content aligns with brand guidelines.
• Support with pastoral care duties if required.

Skills

Social media content creation

Time management

Childcare experience

Fluent English

Education

Advanced safeguarding qualification

First Aid training

Job description

Westonbirt School, TetburyHatherop, Gloucestershire

Summer School Social Media Assistant

OVERVIEW

e are looking for a creative and proactive Social Media Assistant to capture and share the vibrant life of our summer schools. This role will involve creating engaging visual content for social media and supporting our private parent blog.

The post holder will report to the International Marketing Manager and will have no direct reports.

The following vacancy is available for summer 2026:

Westonbirt School & Hatherop Castle School

Dates: 05/07/26 – 02/08/26

Paid induction dates: 02/07/26 – 04/07/26 (2.5 days). (Induction period is paid at £11.77 (18-20 years old) or £14.69 (21 + years old) per hour, including holiday pay).

This role has the option to be residential if you’re not local.

It is expected you can travel to both sites to acquire content. Use of your own car, and happy to travel between sites is essential.

HOURS, SALARY & BENEFITS

Weekly working hours: approximately 48.

Based primarily at Westonbirt School, with regular visits to Hatherop Castle.

6 days per week on a rota basis.

Weekly wage: £584 for 18–20-year-olds and £684 for 21 years+ (including holiday pay), plus a weekly £25 bonus for returning staff.

Benefits include:

• Accommodation (if residential)
• Free parking on site
• Fully paid DBS check
• Safeguarding training
• First aid training

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The post holder will undertake the following responsibilities:

Social Media Content: Capture daily life at the summer schools for Instagram and other platforms, ensuring posts reflect our values and student experience.

Photography for Parent Blog: Take and upload daily photos to the private parent blog, providing families with a window into their child’s experience.

Testimonials: Collect and record student and staff testimonials for future marketing use.

Brand Alignment: Ensure all content aligns with Wishford Education’s tone and safeguarding guidelines.

Pastoral care: All staff working at summer school are responsible for the safeguarding of children. Some ad hoc pastoral care duties, e.g. supporting with supervision, may be required.

Other duties: Support marketing initiatives and undertake any other relevant tasks as reasonably requested.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Qualifications:

• 18 years+
• Full driving license (own vehicle not essential)
• Advanced safeguarding qualification
• First Aid training

Experience:

• Experience creating social media content
• Experience working to tight deadlines
• Experience working with children
• Experience working in a summer school setting (desirable, not essential)

Skills:

• Fluent English language skills (native or CEFR C2)

To apply, please read the full candidate pack, and apply using our online application form.