ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Dove International Montessori School is a forward-thinking international private school and a bilingual Montessori,IB World School, proud to serve a vibrant, multicultural community of students, families, and staff. We are committed to sharing our school’s story with clarity, creativity, and purpose — and we are looking for a talented Marketing & Communications Officer to help us do exactly that.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Head of School or a designated senior leader, the Marketing & Communications Officer will be responsible for shaping and delivering the school’s brand presence across all channels — digital, print, social, and community. This is a creative, strategic, and highly collaborative role that sits at the heart of school life, working closely with leadership, teachers, and families to communicate what makes Dove International Montessori School exceptional.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement a cohesive annual marketing and communications plan aligned to the school’s strategic goals and enrolment targets
- Manage and grow the school’s social media presence across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and others), producing engaging, on-brand content
- Maintain and update the school website, ensuring content is current, accurate, and optimised for search
- Produce high-quality marketing materials including prospectuses, brochures, newsletters, event programmes, and digital assets
- Lead the school’s enrolment and admissions marketing efforts, including open days, school tours, and prospective family communications
- Write compelling copy for a range of audiences — prospective families, current community members, alumni, and the broader public
- Manage internal communications, including parent newsletters, school announcements, and staff bulletins
- Coordinate photography and videography for school events, ensuring a strong visual archive of school life
- Build and maintain relationships with local and international media, managing press releases and media enquiries
- Plan and support school events, open days, graduation ceremonies, and community initiatives from a communications perspective
- Track and report on marketing performance using analytics tools, making data-informed recommendations for improvement
- Manage the marketing budget, supplier relationships, and external agency partnerships
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated experience in a marketing, communications, or PR role (school or education sector experience an advantage)
- Strong copywriting skills in English, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences and channels
- Proficiency in social media management and content creation across major platforms
- Experience with website content management systems
- Working knowledge of graphic design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) for producing digital and print materials
- Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously
- A collaborative, proactive approach and the confidence to work with senior leadership and diverse stakeholder groups
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in a school, university, or education-sector communications role
- Familiarity with IB schools and the international school market
- Proficiency in photography, videography, or video editing (e.g. Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or similar)
- Experience with email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp, Brevo) and CRM or admissions systems
- Knowledge of SEO principles and digital advertising (Google Ads, Meta Ads)
- Multilingual ability — French and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Collaborative working environment within a respected international school community
- Professional development opportunities in marketing, communications, and education
- Health and medical insurance.
- A dynamic, multicultural workplace where your work will be seen and celebrated
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your CV, a cover letter outlining your marketing and communications experience and your vision for school communications, and contact details for two professional referees
to careers@dovesmontessori.com with the subject line: Marketing & Communications Officer — [Your
Name].
A link to a portfolio, sample campaign, or social media account you have managed is welcomed and
encouraged.
Application deadline: 6th April 2026 Start date: Immediately
DIMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks in accordance with our child protection policy.