Digital Content Creator

Digital Content Creator

Location :
Portsmouth

Salary: £26,336 - £27,400 (indicative salary range depending upon skills and experience)

Job type:
Permanent, Full Time

The Portsmouth Grammar School is a leading co-educational school located in the heart of historic Portsmouth.

Closing date: 11 th February 2026 (midday)

We are looking for someone with a passion for digital media and creating content to be at the forefront of sharing compelling and timely content from across our school community via our social media channels.

We are looking for someone to tell the stories from across our school community for our social media channels. You will be capturing short-form video content and photographs and working with our pupils and staff to show life at The Portsmouth Grammar School. You will be at the forefront of telling our authentic story through compelling, timely content. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours each week, with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break each day.

Flexibility is required to attend evening and weekend events in the school calendar and to work additional hours at busy times.

• Create content to support the school's digital communications activities and marketing objectives
• Ensure a strong media presence which authentically and effectively communicates the school's core strengths
• Research, develop, create and edit compelling content about school activities
• Edit photography, videos and audio using apps such as Cap Cut, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Soundtrap or similar, with a willingness to learn
• Effectively communicate the PGS Core and reinforce the strategic priorities of the school
• Work with colleagues to support the effective communication of day‑to‑day school activities and events
• Collaborate with pupils to develop student‑led content for social channels and on other projects
• Set up and record PGS podcasts
• Operate and update a clearly organised library of photography and film
• Ensure that displays around the school are engaging, vibrant and current
• Ensure compliance regarding the school's GDPR and safeguarding policies as they relate to the use of images of pupils
• Ensure the safeguarding of pupils

• A good standard of education, with excellent written and spoken English
• A passion and flair for digital media and creating content with current knowledge of social media channels and marketing methods and techniques
• Demonstrable experience of developing digital channels
• Experience of producing compelling and creative content
• Experience of using Microsoft products including Office 365
• Experience of using apps such as Cap Cut, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Soundtrap and similar
• Ability to analyse data to inform content and strategy and present information in a meaningful way
• Strong written, organisational, interpersonal, time management and communication skills
• Confident user of digital channels and a passionate advocate for innovation and new ideas
• Experience of developing social media campaigns, writing for print, web and social media is preferable
• Willingness to undertake all necessary safeguarding and other training

• Free two course lunch during school term times, where staff work a full day
• Free car park on site
• Free use of the school's Sports facilities which include a well‑equipped Fitness Centre
• Approved operator of the Cycle to Work Scheme

To APPLY for this role please proceed through the following link to complete your application, you will also find a full job description for the role.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.