Content Assistant

BOURNEMOUTH COLLEGIATE SCHOOL; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Bournemouth Collegiate School is seeking a creative Content Assistant for a casual or part-time position. You will work with the communications and marketing team to tell the story of our vibrant school community, creating engaging content, photography and short-form video to showcase pupils and activities.

Ideal candidates are confident with social media, have a good eye for images, can write succinct captions, and enjoy working with staff and pupils.

Qualifications

• Creative, enthusiastic and full of ideas.
• Confident using social media and familiar with current digital content trends.
• Good photographer with an eye for engaging images.
• Comfortable creating and editing short-form video.
• Confident writer with excellent attention to detail.
• Organised, reliable and able to work independently.
• Friendly and confident when working with pupils, staff and the wider school community.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for the school's social media channels and website.
• Take photographs and short-form video at events, activities, trips and fixtures.
• Capture day-to-day moments that bring school life to life.
• Write short news stories, captions and features.
• Plan and schedule social media content.
• Support creation of digital and promotional materials.
• Identify opportunities to celebrate pupil achievements and school successes.
• Work with staff and pupils to gather stories and content.
• Ensure content reflects the school's values and character.

Skills

Content creation

Photography

Social media

Video editing

Copywriting

Storytelling

Job description

Content Assistant Casual or Part-Time | Opportunity to Combine with Boarding Bournemouth Collegiate School is looking for a creative, enthusiastic and digitally confident Content Assistant to join our team and help tell the story of our vibrant school community. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for content creation, photography, social media and storytelling to gain experience in a dynamic school environment. The role would suit an individual looking for flexible or part-time work, and there may also be an opportunity to combine the role with a boarding position, providing the potential for a broader role within school life. The role offers flexibility and could be particularly well suited to someone looking for work that can fit around their studies or other commitments. For the right candidate, The Role Working closely with the school's communications and marketing team, the Content Assistant will help create engaging content that showcases the achievements, activities and experiences of our pupils and wider school community. Responsibilities may include:

• Creating engaging content for the school's social media channels and website
• Taking photographs and short-form video at school events, activities, trips and sporting fixtures
• Capturing day-to-day moments that bring school life to life
• Writing short news stories, captions and features
• Helping to plan and schedule social media content
• Supporting the creation of digital and promotional materials
• Identifying opportunities to celebrate pupil achievements and school successes
• Working with staff and pupils to gather stories, photographs and content
• Ensuring content reflects the values and character of Bournemouth Collegiate School

About You

1. Creative, enthusiastic and full of ideas
2. Confident using social media and familiar with current digital content trends
3. A good photographer with an eye for an engaging image
4. Comfortable creating and editing short-form video
5. A confident writer with excellent attention to detail
6. Organised, reliable and able to work independently
7. Friendly and confident when working with pupils, staff and the wider school community
8. Interested in education and keen to become part of school life

Previous experience in content creation, communications, marketing, photography or social media would be an advantage, but enthusiasm, creativity and the ability to spot a good story are equally important.

For the right candidate, there is also the exciting possibility of combining the Content Assistant role with boarding duties. This could provide an opportunity to become more deeply involved in the life of the school, working with and supporting our boarding community alongside your content and communications responsibilities.

BCS is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All positions in School will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

To comply with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

CATS Global Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment.

All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines.

All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal declaration form prior to interview and be subject to online checks which may include social media.