We improve children's literacy by promoting a reading for pleasure culture in primary schools, with a focus on supporting children in the most disadvantaged communities.
We give children the reading skills and confidence they need for a fair chance in life. We are seeking part-time session delivery executives to support the delivery of our One-to-one Reading Programme.
You’ll deliver sessions in our partner schools via our online platform and support volunteers with the delivery of their sessions through drop-ins, tea breaks and co-ordinating local delivery hubs.
Overview
- Contract type: Fixed-Term to 31 July 2025
- Hours: Part-time at 10 hours per week; these will be shift-based in 2-4 hour blocks. Hours are only available during school term time, and accrued annual leave is taken during school holidays.
- Salary: UK Living wage (£12.60 outside London, £13.85 in London) £126.00-£138.50 per week [(£24,570 to £27,007.50 FTE)]
- Location: This role is home-based and requires your own IT equipment
- Deadline: Rolling closed by 28 March
- Latest expected start date: 14th April 25,
Starting this role is subject to satisfactory references and required safeguarding checks, inclusive of a DBS.
To apply:
Please complete this expression of interest and attach it to this breathe profile.
Job Description
- Support the delivery of our One-to-one Reading Programme by working with schools to deliver reading sessions
- Run volunteer engagement activities such as open sessions, engagement drop ins, and community attraction events in regional hubs
- Contribute to enhancing the experience of both schools and volunteers by maintaining resources and assisting with targeted administrative projects.
Person specification
We’re seeking someone who will be:
- Passionate about literacy and its importance
- Proficient in computer skills, including the use of our online reading platform, our training and our Volunteer Hub
- Fluent in English and a competent reader
- A good communicator with excellent listening skills
- Reliable, punctual and committed to supporting children’s literacy
- Able to work professionally, independently as well as collaboratively with other
Safeguarding
- You will need to adhere to our Safer Recruitment Policy to ensure suitability to work with children
Benefits
- 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
Half day for employee’s birthday (pro-rata)
Remote working
Day-time shift working
Term-time opportunity
Employee Assistance Helpline
Matched pension scheme up to 5%
Charity Worker Discounts
Tickets For Good
Notes
This is a fixed term, term time contract until the end of July 2025.
