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.