Education Officer, NewsWise London, England
Job description
Job Title: Education Officer, NewsWise, The Guardian Foundation
Salary: The salary range for this role is £32,000 - £34,000 per annum pro rata
Hours: Part time, 4 days/week
Contract Details: 12 month fixed term contract, commencing in April 2023
Location: Kings Place, 90 York Way, Kings Cross, London N1. We adopt a hybrid working model, with a split of time at the office and remote work. This role will involve regular travel and occasional overnight stays within the UK
About the role
We are looking for a talented and motivated Education Officer to join our award-winning NewsWise programme for a 12 month FTC. You will be passionate about inspiring young people about news and supporting them to develop critical media literacy skills. As a qualified teacher you will have at least two years teaching experience in primary education with expertise in KS2 and KS1 curriculum development. Strong pedagogical knowledge in English/literacy, PSHE education and/or digital literacy would be an advantage, as would expertise in critical literacy practices.
This role will involve facilitating our school and family workshops across the UK, both in person and remotely. In addition you will be developing new resources for lower Key Stage 2, co-delivering training sessions and webinars, and contributing to the overall development of the NewsWise programme.
The successful candidate will be learning focused, adaptable with an ability to use their initiative, and able to deliver engaging and high quality educational experiences. You should have strong digital skills and be confident in using and teaching with technology. Enthusiasm and creative thinking are essential and you should have a real desire for inclusion and widening participation in the media industry.
The Guardian Foundation is committed to safeguarding the children and adults at risk with whom it works. The successful candidate will be expected to adhere to our policy and code of conduct.
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
About the organisation
The Guardian Foundation is a charitable body whose purpose is to promote global press freedom and access to liberal journalism. Our vision is a world where people have access to reliable information, from a diverse range of sources, strengthening their ability to hold power to account.
Our NewsWise programme aims to empower primary school aged children with the skills and knowledge to engage with news, to feel confident to ask questions and challenge misinformation, and to share their own values and opinions in a fair, responsible and truthful way. NewsWise provides free high-quality cross-curricular news-literacy education resources, experiences and support for schools and families. The programme is run in partnership with the National Literacy Trust and PSHE Association.
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How to apply
To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for, and why this role appeals to you.
The closing date for applications is 5pm, Wednesday 15 February.
Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact Rose - [email protected] so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.
Additional Information
We value and respect all differences in all people (seen and unseen) at The Guardian Foundation. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. The Guardian Foundation actively encourages applications from candidates underrepresented within the media and not for profit sectors.
In particular, we actively and warmly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and candidates with a disability as they are currently under-represented within The Guardian Foundation, alongside those with lived experienced and nuanced understanding of the communities we are seeking to reach.
Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.
Job Number
KIN0002LT
Location
Kings Place
Business Area
Other
Employment Type
Full-time
