Job Introduction
37 hours per week, term time only
Working hours - Monday - Thursday (8am - 4pm) and Friday (8am - 3.30pm)
Start date: September 2025
WE CANNOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION
We are looking to recruit someone with a good eye for creative design, strong written communication skills and knowledge of digital communication tools to join our team at Cove School.
As Digital Communications Administrator, you will be one of the first points of contact for visitors while also playing a key role in crafting our school’s digital voice.
In addition to the above role, you will be based in reception to provide support with greeting visitors, answering incoming calls and handling general enquires. You will also provide administration support to the Head of Year 7 regarding transition from primary to secondary school. As such, the ability to multi-task is a key requirement.
You will work closely with a range of staff from senior leaders, curriculum and pastoral leaders, as well as other administrative staff to manage and update our school website, to ensure consistency of branding across all publications, and develop engaging and motivational content when communicating with our parents through email, newsletters and other media.
We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:
- Be knowledgeable around digital communication systems and web design using an online editor (Content management systems).
- Be confident in the use of new design technologies such as Adobe and Canva along with social media - CPD will be provided.
- Be responsible and accountable for ensuring the school website is up to date, Ofsted compliant, and accessible.
- Be someone with a good eye for design, attention to detail and produce accurate communications.
- Be able to work across a range of different teams and staff.
- Be able to think creatively and produce content tailored to different audiences, internally and externally to the school. Items this would include are: school newsletter, prospectus, information brochures, posters and other touch points.
- Be highly organised and able to plan and manage their own workload.
In return you can expect:
- Contribution to the LGPS Pension Scheme
- To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported
- School time working hours with some level of flexibility with limited home working.
Application Procedure
For further information regarding Cove School and the link to our application form, please visit our website https://www.coveschool.uk/251/support-vacancies. Alternatively, please email s.downham@coveschool.uk for an application form and further details.
If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.
WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS USING OUR APPLICATION FORM NOT CVs.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
