[Hiring] Programme Lead @Voice 21

Role Description

To lead professional development and school improvement programmes facilitating the Voice 21 approach in our Voice 21 Oracy Schools by delivering our high impact learning experiences and materials for teachers and school leaders. To be part of the team, designing and reviewing programme content.

Qualifications

• You are an excellent teacher (primary or secondary).
• You are passionate about teaching and learning, and the role of talk in learning.
• You have experience leading whole-school change and inspiring teachers to embrace new approaches and ideas.
• You have knowledge of a range of speaking and listening techniques and contexts for oracy.
• You are a strong communicator both in small teams and when facilitating learning for large groups.
• You are flexible, can think on your feet, and can bring your own experiences to the work.
• You are highly-organised, look for solutions, and can manage a varied workload.
• You are enthusiastic, willing to learn, and feel energised by our mission.
• You are willing to travel nationally on a frequent basis (3 days a week) during term time.

Requirements

• Start date: ASAP.
• Terms: Fixed term for 12 months, subject to successful probation review.
• Contract: Open to applicants on a 0.8 or FTE contract.
• Location: Home-based with frequent national travel, including overnight stays.
• Applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for work.

Benefits

• 36 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure period).
• Holiday entitlement increases linked to length of service.
• 5% employer contribution to pension.
• Interest-free season ticket, cycle and technology loans.
• Employee assistance scheme.

Application Details

To apply, please submit your most recent CV and a document answering the following questions:

• Tell us why you want to work at Voice 21. What is it about us and our mission that excites you? (Max. 400 words)
• Making direct reference to the job description, please tell us the three main reasons why you would make an excellent Programme Lead (Max. 400 words).
• Tell us about something you have achieved recently that you are proud of? (Max 200 words)

Closing date: Friday 9th October, 9am.

Interview date: Provisional dates for initial phone interviews week commencing 12th October, with second round interviews on Zoom week commencing 19th October.

Valuing Every Voice

Voice 21 believes that every voice should be heard and valued. We are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Voice 21.