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.

We are a leading co-educational school located in the historic heart of Portsmouth. We are very much a family school known for excellent teaching, superb pastoral care and wide-ranging co-curricular opportunities and offer an education across the age range from Pre-School to Sixth Form.

The Digital Content Creator will report to the Head of Marketing and will be based in the Marketing & Admissions Office. The successful candidate will have a passion for digital media and creating content. You will understand what’s trending, what stops the scroll and what makes people want to share what they have seen. You will be a confident communicator who’s comfortable directing and working with pupils and staff on camera.

The role is full time for 37.5 hours each week. The hours of work will be 08.30 to 16.30, with a 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak each day. Flexibility is required to attend evening and weekend events in the school calendar and to work additional hours at busy times.

The start date will be as soon as possible, depending on pre-employment checks and the notice period of the successful candidate.

Role Overview

Through targeted and compelling content, we aim to reach a greater number of prospective pupils, donors, and staff from different markets to encourage them to engage with the school community, leading to an increase in pupil applications and fundraising income.

With oversight from the Head of Marketing, you will be responsible for content to support the school’s digital communications activities and marketing objectives, ensuring a strong social media presence which authentically and effectively communicates the school’s core strengths. You will be part of a team that values creativity and you will have the freedom to experiment with formats and test ideas in a supportive environment.

You will have strong written, organisational and time management skills, a strong engagement with the values of PGS, and a flair for design and content creation. Attention to detail is vital.

You will be a 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.

You will enjoy learning about school life, building connections across the school community and communicating a genuine enthusiasm for PGS. You will also need to work with our pupils, particularly in the Sixth Form, to develop student-led content. This role is all about bringing our community to life online in a way that is authentic and relatable.

How to apply:

Candidates are asked to apply via MyNewTerm which can also be accessed via the related advert on the ‘Work With Us’ page of our school website.

Any enquires about the role or how to apply are welcome at recruitment@pgs.org.uk

The closing date is midday on Wednesday 11th February 2026 and interviews will be scheduled to take place on the school site in the week commencing 23rd February with a provisional interview date of Tuesday 24th February 2026.

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.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and applicants may be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are ‘spent’ unless they are ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.