Apprentice Marketing Executive

Safeguarding and Equality

Lady Barn House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS checks and other pre-employment screening. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

About the School

Lady Barn House School is a thriving independent day preparatory school for boys and girls aged 3–11, set in an attractive site in Cheadle with outstanding facilities. With a strong academic reputation, excellent pastoral care and a rich co-curricular programme, the school is committed to ensuring every child is happy, confident and well prepared for their next stage of education. Lady Barn House is a warm, ambitious and forward-thinking community, where staff play a vital role in celebrating and supporting school life.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Apprentice Marketing Executive to join our Marketing, Admissions and Development team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone at the start of their marketing career to gain hands-on experience in a supportive school environment while working towards a Level 4 Marketing Executive Apprenticeship qualification.

The successful candidate will help showcase the life, values and achievements of the school through engaging content and communications. Working closely with the team, you will support social media, website updates, photography and video capture, digital engagement monitoring, events promotion and admissions activity. You will also assist with newsletters, press releases, alumni engagement and market research, playing a meaningful role in strengthening the school’s brand and outreach.

This role is ideal for a proactive, creative individual with a passion for storytelling, strong communication skills and an interest in marketing within an educational setting. In return, we offer excellent training, professional development and the chance to build a strong foundation for a future marketing career.

Conditions of Service

Lady Barn House School operates its own salary scale. The Apprentice Marketing Executive will work 37.5 hours per week across Monday to Friday. This is a fixed term, full-time and all year-round role. The successful candidate will be required to assist at school events outside of working hours and at weekends. The start date is 2 March 2026, or earlier if possible, and the position is offered on an 18-month fixed-term basis in the first instance, aligned with the completion of the Level 4 Marketing Executive Apprenticeship qualification, which is a condition of employment. Throughout the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will benefit from high-quality in-house support as well as professional guidance from marketing specialists.

Procedure for Application

Applications should be received by 4pm on Monday 12 January 2026 via a completed online application form. If you would like to arrange a tour of the school , which are available during week commencing 5 January 2026, or if you have any questions please email Kelly Gardner, Head of HR, at [email protected]. For those shortlisted for interview, references will be requested and an online check in line with KSCIE (2025) will be carried out. Notice will be provided before referees are contacted and an online check is processed. The appointment will be conditional, subject to all satisfactory pre-appointment checks being completed.