Job Description
REQUIRED 1stJULY 2023
WEBSITE AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Maternity cover required from 1st July 2023 for 12 months or the return of the post holder whichever is earliest
26.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Term time only with 2 week additional contracted hours
SALARY BS6 £22,369 (equating to £14,188 per annum pro rata)
Dowdales School is a proud, thriving and ambitious community. Here, we work together, as one, to ensure that everyone thrives in everything that they do. As a whole school, and as individuals, we aim high: wanting the very best for all. Everyone in Dowdales School leads by example ensuring that we treat each other as we want to be treated ourselves.
We are a community school with over 800 students aged 11-16 years on roll. Situated in the historic town of Dalton in Furness, we enjoy being on the fringe of the Lake District National Park. As an Ofsted rated ‘good’ school, we believe in high expectations, excellent teaching and ambition for every young person.
We are seeking to appoint a Website and Communication Officer to provide information and business administration support including communications, promotions and media liaison.
We are proud to have:
· Extremely high aspirations for all students at Dowdales ensuring that every young person makes excellent progress and performs to the best of their ability.
· Students with positive attitudes who enjoy coming to school.
· An enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff and governors.
We would welcome applications from someone who has:
· Relevant qualification, or equivalent experience or knowledge in the relevant work area
· Effective use of ICT and other specialist equipment/resources
· High standards and expectations
· Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Word Processing and Microsoft Office packages
Completed application forms to be returned to Mrs J Heywood at Dowdales School by 9am, Friday 9th June 2023 by email [email protected] post. If you have any questions or queries about any aspect of this procedure please do not hesitate to call on 01229 469800. Please visit our website https://www.dowdalesschool.co.uk/for further details.
Dowdales School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers. The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening, including references from past employers and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CV'S AND AN APPLICATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 26.5 per week
Salary: £14,188.00 per year
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 09/06/2023
Expected start date: 01/07/2023