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Conveniently located in the heart of England, close to Nottingham and Derby, Trent College and The Elms offer a fantastic place to work.
Current Vacancies
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Nursery Nurse – Level 3
Nursery Nurse – Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
42.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, all year round.
At The Elms Nursery, we believe in creating a joyful, nurturing environment where children feel safe, inspired, and ready to explore the world around them. We are proud of our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring both children and staff flourish.
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Nursery Nurse who is passionate about early years education and dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care. If you’re qualified to NVQ Level 3 and ready to bring warmth, creativity, and professionalism to our team, we’d love to hear from you.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment where your contributions are valued.
- Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
- A generous fee discount across The Elms Schools and Trent College (terms and conditions apply).
- A chance to be part of a setting that celebrates diversity, encourages independence, and puts children’s wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
All staff need to be aware of and act in accordance with current legislation, policy and procedures and contribute to a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in their area in conjunction with other staff.
Further details can be found in the recruitment brochure below.
Applicants should download and complete the application form and send to recruitment@trentcollege.net along with a covering letter addressed to Hannah Longmuir, Nursery Leader.
Closing date: Friday 8 May 2026, 12.00pm.
We may close this job early should a suitable applicant be found.
Trent College and The Elms are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note, should your application be successful a full range of vetting checks will be undertaken including an enhanced DBS check.
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Marketing Executive (Content & Social)
Job Title:
Marketing Executive (Content & Social)
Reporting to:
Head of Marketing
Employer:
Trent College and The Elms, Derby Road, Long Eaton
Basis:
Full time or Part time, Temporary or Permanent
About us
We are a thriving independent school with a strong sense of community and a clear focus on delivering an exceptional experience for pupils and families.
Marketing plays a central role in our success—and you’ll be right at the heart of it.
Main Purpose of the Role
To support the Marketing department by creating engaging content and delivering social media activity that promotes the school, enhances its brand, and supports pupil recruitment.
The postholder will play a key role in capturing and communicating the day-to-day life of the school through high-quality, creative content.
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation
- Create engaging written, visual and video content across digital channels
- Capture school life through photography and short-form video
- Produce content for social media, website, newsletters and campaigns
- Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines and tone of voice
Social Media
- Plan, create and schedule social media content across platforms
- Monitor engagement and respond to comments/messages where appropriate
- Identify trends and opportunities to enhance content performance
- Support the growth and development of the school’s social media presence
Campaign Support
- Support the delivery of integrated marketing campaigns (e.g. Open Events)
- Create content that aligns with campaign objectives and messaging
- Work collaboratively with the wider team to deliver joined-up activity
Content Planning
- Support the development and maintenance of the content calendar
- Ensure a consistent and balanced flow of content
- Identify and develop new content opportunities across the school
Other Duties
- Work closely with colleagues across the school to source content and stories
- Support coverage of school events (including occasional evenings/weekends)
- Maintain the photographic and content library
- Adhere to brand guidelines and school policies (including safeguarding and image consent)
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as required
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience creating content using photography and video editing skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Interest in social media and digital marketing
Desirable
- Experience managing social media accounts
- Experience using scheduling tools such as Hootsuite
- Experience using tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience using CMS platforms (e.g. WordPress)
Personal Attributes
- Creative and proactive
- Enthusiastic and willing to learn
- Strong team player
- Confident working in a busy environment
- Strong eye for detail
Further details can be found in the recruitment brochure below.
Applicants should download and complete the application form and send to recruitment@trentcollege.net along with a covering letter addressed to Rachael Taylor-Reay, Head of Marketing.
Closing date: Tuesday 5 May 2026, 12.00pm. We are keen to appoint to this role promptly and encourage early applications.
We may close this job early should a suitable applicant be found.
Trent College and The Elms are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note, should your application be successful a full range of vetting checks will be undertaken including an enhanced DBS check.
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Marketing Assistant Manager
Job Title:
Marketing Assistant Manager (Digital Marketing & Campaigns)
Reporting to:
Head of Marketing
Employer:
Trent College and The Elms, Derby Road, Long Eaton
Basis:
Full time or Part time, Temporary or Permanent
About us
We are a thriving independent school with a strong sense of community and a clear focus on delivering an exceptional experience for pupils and families.
Marketing plays a central role in our success—and you’ll be right at the heart of it.
Main Purpose of the Role
To lead and deliver the school’s digital marketing and campaign activity, driving enquiries from prospective families and supporting conversion to meet pupil recruitment targets.
The postholder will play a key role in planning, executing and optimising integrated marketing campaigns, with a strong focus on digital performance, data insight, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Campaigns
- Plan and deliver integrated marketing campaigns to drive pupil enquiries and attendance at key events such as Open Days
- Work closely with Admissions to support conversion from enquiry to enrolment
- Lead key recruitment campaigns across the academic year
- Develop campaign messaging, timelines and channel plans
Digital Marketing
- Manage paid digital campaigns (e.g. Meta, Google Ads), including planning, execution and optimisation
- Monitor performance and adjust campaigns to improve ROI
- Support the development of landing pages and user journeys to improve conversion rates
- Support the Marketing team’s social media output
CRM & Email Marketing
- Support the use and development of the school’s CRM system HubSpot
- Create and manage targeted email marketing campaigns and nurture journeys
- Segment audiences to improve engagement and conversion
Website & SEO
- Support the ongoing development and optimisation of the school website
- Create and update website content in line with campaign activity
- Contribute to SEO improvements and content optimisation
Performance & Reporting
- Track, analyse and report on campaign and digital performance
- Provide regular insights and recommendations to the Head of Marketing
- Use data to inform future campaign planning and strategy
Collaboration & Team Support
- Work closely with the Head of Marketing, wider marketing team and internal departments
- Support the delivery of integrated campaigns across multiple channels
- Contribute to marketing planning and review meetings
Other Duties
- Adhere to brand guidelines and ensure consistency across all communications
- Maintain awareness of digital marketing trends and best practice
- Attend key school events where required (including occasional evenings/weekends)
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as required
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience delivering digital marketing campaigns
- Experience using analytics and performance data to inform decisions
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Experience with CRM systems (e.g. HubSpot)
- Experience with paid advertising platforms (Meta, Google Ads)
- Knowledge of SEO and website CMS platforms
- Experience within education or a similar environment
Personal Attributes
- Proactive, self-motivated and positive
- Analytical with a focus on continuous improvement
- Able to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Collaborative and confident working with stakeholders at all levels
Further details can be found in the recruitment brochure below.
Applicants should download and complete the application form and send to recruitment@trentcollege.net along with a covering letter addressed to Rachael Taylor-Reay, Head of Marketing.
Closing date: Tuesday 5 May 2026, 12.00pm. We are keen to appoint to this role promptly and encourage early applications.
We may close this job early should a suitable applicant be found.
Trent College and The Elms are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note, should your application be successful a full range of vetting checks will be undertaken including an enhanced DBS check.
Our benefits
Notice to all candidates – for appointment to any post at this school
Trent College and The Elms are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note, should your application be successful a full range of vetting checks will be undertaken including an enhanced DBS check.