Communications Officer Administration - Fixed Term

Start Date: May 2018

Pay: GBP19,961 - GBP21,480 fte (actual GBP6,984 - GBP7,515)

Part time: 15 hours a week over 3 days, term time only (plus 3 days to be worked in the School holidays)

Salary from: Point 15 - 17 (Actual GBP6,828 - GBP7,348)

2 Years fixed-term contract

We are seeking a talented communications specialist. You will work across teams within the School to promote effective internal and external communication. There will be the opportunity to help shape our communications strategy and work in both print, broadcast and digital media.

If you would like to visit the School prior to application please do contact by email and we will arrange a convenient time for you.

Closing date for applications: 30th April 2018

Interviews: Week commencing 7th May 2018

Tonbridge Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The School reserves the right to interview candidates before the closing date.

Information about the school

About Tonbridge Grammar School

We are a high achieving selective grammar school with academy status, educating girls between the ages of 11 to 16 and girls and boys in the Sixth Form (1166 students on roll). The School prepares students for GCSEs and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme following the Middle Years Programme in Years 7-9. Our students are encouraged to take part in an extensive range of extracurricular activities.

TGS is situated in Kent 'the garden of England', close to Royal Tunbridge Wells. This location is ideal for trips to London and you will also find beautiful countryside on your doorstep. Excellent transport links to both London and the coast.

Ethos and Values

Tonbridge Grammar School is an IBO World School and our ethos and values are closely aligned to those of the International Baccalaureate Organisation with its focus on intercultural awareness, holistic learning and communication.

Benefits of joining our community

There is a collegiality amongst the staff at TGS which creates a working environment that is intellectually stimulating and highly rewarding.

Staff benefits include:

• Two full days of induction and a professional studies programme throughout your first year
• Internationally accredited IB training and MA opportunities
• For NQT's - Employment form July: phased timetable of teaching and observations, payment over the summer holiday preceding your first year with us
• 10 Academy days giving time for team collaboration and meetings
• Motivated and talented students who are eager to learn in a calm and positive environment
• Teachers' Pension and Local Government Pension Scheme
• Well-being package provided by Schools Advisory Service
• Childcare vouchers
• Bike to work scheme
• Overseas trip opportunities such as Ski-ing, Malawi, Iceland
• Free staff fitness classes and mindfulness
• Organised staff social activities

Ofsted rating is Outstanding

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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