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Join The Literacy Pirates to shape young minds and deliver transformative learning experiences as a Session Leader
Overview
Salary
£16 - £17.94
Location
Dalston, remote or hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
The Literacy Pirates is a vibrant organization dedicated to advancing the academic and creative skills of young students through dynamic after-school programmes. At the heart of our mission is the desire to empower and inspire young learners in years 5-8, making education both accessible and enjoyable.
Role Summary:
- Lead engaging reading and writing sessions for pupils.
- Collaborate with a team to support sessions on non-leading days.
- Organize and oversee termly celebration events showcasing students' work.
- Guide volunteers in their roles during sessions.
- Implement monitoring and evaluation practices to measure student progress.
Role Requirements:
- Ability to conduct sessions from a provided plan autonomously.
- Passion for working with children and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Experience in leading children's groups in workshops or educational settings.
Benefits:
- Flexible work schedule with term-by-term commitment and PAYE benefits.
- Opportunities for professional development and skills enhancement.
- Access to counselling services for employees and their immediate family.
- Discounts on commuter bikes through Cyclescheme.
Application Process Details:
- Submit CV and a personal statement to admin@literacypirates.org.
- Participate in a trial session if shortlisted.
- Complete an Enhanced DBS check before employment.
We are The Literacy Pirates, an organisation committed to supporting young people through after school learning sessions. We are currently seeking passionate Session Leaders to deliver our impactful programmes. This role is crucial in achieving our goal of supporting more young people.
The Role: As a Session Leader, you will be responsible for delivering daily reading and writing sessions to pupils in years 5-8. Your timetable will include days when you lead session and days when you support session. You will also be responsible for leading termly celebration events to launch Young Pirate products, briefing and supporting volunteer crewmates in session, and delivering monitoring and evaluation activities to check progress.
Job Requirements: We are looking for candidates who can independently deliver sessions from a session plan, enjoys working with children, and can balance a warm but structured approach that helps children have fun but stay safe and kind. Essential experience includes leading groups of children in workshops, sessions or similar.
Benefits: Working at The Literacy Pirates comes with several benefits. We offer flexible employment opportunity with benefits. You can confirm your availability term on term – work it around your other commitments and still have the security and benefits of PAYE. We also provide training to make sure you have the chance to develop your skills and grow your experience as part of our expanding team. Other benefits include 24 hour access to qualified counsellors for yourself and your immediate family, and up to 39% savings on a commuter bike and accessories through Cyclescheme.
Application Details: To apply, send a CV and short statement to [email removed - click apply for more details] on why you would like to be a Session Leader and what skills and experience you would bring. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to deliver a trial session. All employees are required to complete an Enhanced DBS check prior to starting work.
