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Colchester Royal Grammar School

Communications Officer

Salary: £16,909 actual annual salary

(FTE £25,119) LG Scale 5, spine point 9

27 hours per week, 42 weeks per year (term time plus last 3 weeks in August)

An exciting opportunity has arisen in one of the country's leading selective schools, (awarded The Sunday Times Parent Power East Anglia State Secondary School of the Decade), we are looking to appoint a proactive and dynamic Communications Officer to join our welcoming and supportive school.

This role would suit a recent graduate in an academic subject requiring excellent communication and written skills, or someone with proven experience within a publicity/marketing role. The role focuses on working as part of a team, leading on the school publicity, advertising and social media, is responsible for promotional materials including the prestigious school magazine, with proof reading and reference writing, supporting school events and administrative teacher support also being key aspects of the role.

For further information, please see the attached Job Description. The successful applicant will be organised and professional, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and an eye for attention to detail.

Working hours: The working pattern will be negotiated for the successful candidate.

To apply: Please return an application form to: applications@crgs.co.uk Download an application form from: www.crgs.co.uk/vacancies

Closing date: Monday 8 July 2024 (we reserve the right to interview before this date therefore we urge potential applicants to apply as soon as possible).

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Our School is enriched by a strongly multicultural and diverse student body. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, and would welcome applications from people who support and enhance this ethos. All candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be screened online. We have a Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement Policies, TSAT Trust (tsatrust.org.uk)

Information about the School

Boys 11-18, on roll approx. 1012 students of which 400 in the sixth form, 30 boarders