Design Officer

GDST; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Pension scheme

Free school lunches

Staff discounts

Job summary

Croydon High School is seeking a creative Design Officer to support marketing, communications and admissions by delivering engaging visual and digital content across print and online platforms.

You will design campaigns, capture and edit photos and video, ensure consistency with the GDST brand, and work with colleagues across the school and GDST network to deliver impactful communications on time.

Qualifications

• Experience in design, creative content or marketing.
• Proficient in InDesign and Photoshop.
• Canva and video editing skills.
• Ability to create content for print and digital.
• Strong typography and layout sense.

Responsibilities

• Create eye‑catching materials for print and digital platforms.
• Capture and edit photographic and video content.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the school and GDST network.
• Strengthen our visual identity and ensure consistent communications.

Skills

Graphic design

Video editing

Content production

Brand guidelines

Project management

CMS experience

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Canva

Job description

EmployerCroydon High School - GDSTLocationSouth Croydon, SurreyContract TypePermanentHoursFull TimeSalary£29,674pa pro-rataPosted9th November 2026Start DateAs Soon As PossibleExpires25th November 2026 12:00 PMContract TypePermanentStart DateAs Soon As PossibleJob ID1583384Start DateAs Soon As PossibleContract Type :PermanentJob ID: 1583384INTERNAL GDST APPLICANTS ONLYSalary: £29,674 pa pro-rata (£33,783pa full time equivalent)Contract: PermanentHours: Full time, term-time, plus additional days to be worked during school closure periods, plus INSET daysWe are seeking a creative and talented Design Officer to join Croydon High School, supporting our marketing, communications and admissions activities through the creation of engaging, high-quality visual and digital content.This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for design and a strong creative eye to make a real impact. You will work across a variety of projects, producing eye-catching materials for print and digital platforms, including publications, marketing campaigns, social media, websites, presentations, event materials and displays.You will also play an important role in capturing and editing photographic and video content, bringing school life, student achievements and events to life through engaging visual storytelling. Working closely with colleagues across the school and the wider GDST network, you will help strengthen our visual identity and ensure our communications are creative, consistent and impactful.About youYou will have previous experience in a design, creative content or marketing role, with practical skills in graphic design and digital content production. You will be confident using design software such as InDesign, Photoshop and Canva, alongside video editing tools, and have experience creating engaging visual assets for websites, social media and marketing campaigns.With a strong creative eye and an understanding of layout, typography and visual storytelling, you will be able to translate briefs and ideas into compelling content for different audiences, while applying brand guidelines consistently. Experience capturing and editing photographic and video content, using content management systems and managing multiple design projects to deadline will also be important.Why Croydon High School?Established in 1874, Croydon High School prides itself on its innovative approach and friendly atmosphere. The School is located in Selsdon, south of Croydon, on a beautiful campus. Croydon High is made up of students from a broad and culturally diverse range of backgrounds and the school recognises and hugely values the positive impact this has on all who teach and learn here.As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:Competitive salaries and pay progressionExtensive professional development opportunitiesTraining grants for obtaining further qualificationsGDST central training and development programmeGenerous pension schemesLife assurance benefitFree school lunchesUp to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schoolsInterest free loans for training, computer purchase or season ticketsCycle to Work schemeEmployee Assistant ProgrammeRetail and lifestyle discountsFinancial guidance and supportCompetitive terms and conditions of employmentThe closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 25 November 2026.Interviews are expected to take during the week commencing 30 November 2026.The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.Safeguarding Statement:The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.