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Lead the charge for educational equality as Head of Media and Campaigns at the dynamic and mission-driven Teach First.
Overview
Salary
£67336.47 - £8646
Location
London, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Teach First
Teach First is an organisation driven by an important mission - to create a fair education system that serves all children. With a resolute vision for our future, we are committed to unlocking potential in every child and we strongly believe that with your help, we can make a bigger difference.
Role Summary
- As the Head of Media and Campaigns, you are tasked to drive and expand the reach of our campaigns and media coverage.
- You will be creating strategies, setting clear goals, identifying tactics and steadily tracking progress.
- Your leadership would galvanize cross-functional campaign teams towards realizing impactful results and implementing significant policy changes.
Role Requirements
- A proven track record in creating impactful media strategies and influencing stakeholders.
- Politically savvy with strong judgement skills.
- Experience in providing senior counsel, excellent teamwork and impressive communication abilities.
- A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential.
Application Process Details
- First stage interviews on 19 January 2026 with final interviews on 27 January 2026.
- Submit your application through our career website, complete with your CV and a tailored cover letter.
Teach First is dedicated to building a fair education system for all by unlocking the potential in all children, not just some. Our mission drives us daily towards a better future, but there is still much to do, and we need your help to tackle this significant challenge.
The role: As the Head of Media and Campaigns, you will be instrumental in driving campaigns and media coverage to expand our reach and reputation among new audiences and to achieve meaningful policy change. You will lead long-term, goal-driven campaigns, identify strategies and tactics, set clear milestones, and track progress. This role requires a dynamic and experienced leader capable of bringing together cross-functional campaign teams to deliver impactful results and policy changes.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in developing media strategies that effectively influence stakeholders and strategic audiences. You should be politically astute, with sound judgement and experience in providing senior counsel. Excellent team-playing and outstanding communication skills are essential, as is a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Benefits: This role offers a Recruitment Premium of £8,646.30 (gross) per annum, which is independent of the basic salary and not subject to annual review. Additional benefits include a £3000 London Weighting Allowance, 27 days holiday per annum, participation in the pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 6%, life assurance, income protection, private healthcare, and access to flexible benefits such as subsidized dental membership, health screening, discounted gym membership, and more.
This position is a fixed-term contract to cover a period of family leave, ending on 06 February 2027. First stage interviews are scheduled for 19 January 2026, with final interviews on 27 January 2026. Please apply through our careers website with your CV and a tailored cover letter.
