Training, Development and Marketing Co-ordinator

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity to join our OFSTED Outstanding Special School. 

Briarwood School is seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and compassionate Training, Development and Marketing Co-ordinator to join our team. 

Briarwood has a dedicated team of staff, governors and parents/carers who are proud to support 167, rising to 233 in September 2026, children and young people aged 3 to 19 years and are passionate about their progress, happiness and care.

Purpose of Job

To coordinate all operational aspects of training and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) at Briarwood School, ensuring that staff across all sites receive high-quality, well-organised induction and professional development aligned to the school’s strategic priorities.

The role will support the implementation of Briarwood’s CPD strategy by ensuring training is efficiently scheduled, monitored, recorded, and evaluated. The postholder will also support the development of Briarwood’s external training offer, contributing to its reputation as a centre of excellence in SEND practice, and delivering high quality external communication and undertaking a range of marketing activities both online and offline.

Why Join Briarwood?

At Briarwood, we believe every child deserves opportunities to enjoy, engage and learn in ways that work for them.

Make a Real Difference - Transform the lives of children and young people with complex SEND needs.

Invest in Your Professional Growth - Benefit from extensive training, career development opportunities and a culture that encourages learning and progression.

Health and wellbeing matters - All Briarwood staff are entitled to a well being day on completion of their probation period. Another well being day can also be granted based on additional twilight training attendance.

Join an Outstanding Team - Work alongside dedicated, highly skilled colleagues in a supportive environment where relationships, inclusion and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

The post is permanent - 37 hours per week (part time hours would be considered).  All year round (term time only would be considered)

NB: We are unable to sponsor visas for this role as it does not meet the required criteria for sponsorship

Closing Date: 5th July 2026 @ 11.59pm

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Start Date: As soon as possible dependent on notice period.  Safeguarding and safer recruitment checks and an enhanced DBS clearance.

Briarwood School is committed to providing Equal Opportunities for its pupils and staff and safeguarding children. All employees must have an enhanced DBS clearance (this will be carried out by the school if you are successful).