Community Ambassador
About This Role
Be the Bridge Between School and Community!
Hours: 15 hours per week Contract: Permanent Time Time Only: 38 weeks per year Start Date: 23rd November 2026 Actual Salary: Greenwich Scale 1c Point 3 £10,760.38 - £10,906.65 Actual Salary
Are you passionate about bringing people together, building strong community links, and making a real difference in the lives of children and families? Do you love connecting with others and want to be part of a school that truly values relationships and inclusion?
This is a unique opportunity to become a key part of our community engagement work — helping to build meaningful partnerships between families, local organisations, and the school.
About the Role
As a Community Ambassador, you’ll:
Build relationships with local businesses, charities, and services
Help us unlock new opportunities for families through community-led projects
Support and organise events like coffee mornings, parent workshops, and school community days
Represent the school in the wider Medway community and raise its profile
Signpost families to local support services and resources
Work closely with the inclusion and wellbeing team, and the wider Trust network, to make a meaningful impact
You’ll be working independently — but never alone. Our warm and experienced team will support you every step of the way. You’ll also be part of a fantastic Trust-wide network of Community Ambassadors to learn from, collaborate with, and share ideas.
Your time might be split between working on-site, out in the community, or occasionally from home.Who you AreWe’re looking for someone who is:
Empathetic, approachable, and a great listener
Confident working with a wide range of people and cultures
Organised, proactive, and able to manage their own time well
Resilient and adaptable to the changing needs of the school and community
Passionate about making a difference to families and children
Community experience comes in many forms. You might have:
Helped run a PTA or school event
Supported a youth group or local sports team
Sat on a community board or local committee
Volunteered as a parent helper on school trips or reading sessions
Contributed time to a local charity or worked in a charity shop
Helped organise community events or fundraisers
Comprehensive CPD access via LearnUpon, designed to build confidence and career progression
Collaborative approach, with staff supported and valued across every role
Focus on wellbeing and flexibility, with a culture that understands the importance of balance
Welcoming, inclusive school environment, where every team member is appreciated
Local Government Pension scheme & National terms & conditions
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Ready to Make a Difference?
We’d love to welcome you for a visit — come and see what makes Greenacres Primary School so special. Please contact the school office on 020 8857 4965 to arrange.
You’ll find more about the role, school, and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached. Apply now via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so don’t delay!
Greenacres Primary School and the Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with safeguarding guidance.