£26.85 per session

We are a registered charity developing and delivering drug and life skills education resources for teachers in UK schools since 1995. The recent Youth Endowment Fund 2024 report endorsed Life Skills Education’s Primary Programme as a programme that works! The report is a practical ‘ for education leaders dedicated to reducing children’s involvement in violence.

Teachers who we have worked closely with to deliver our programmes found that:

“…the skills and experience of Life Skills Officers were a key factor in effective delivery (of our programmes). A close joint working relationship between teachers and the (DAaRT) Officers was also seen as beneficial.”

As a charity, we aim to educate young people to lead safe and healthy lives by educating them to assess risk and make informed decisions.

Are you ready to make a difference and work for a small charitable organisation? Do you want to work for a charity that will value your relentlessness to the cause? We can offer one to five days per week delivering our prevention education programmes to children aged 10-11 in Primary Schools. Ideal for former teachers, Public Service workers, Social workers, Coaches, mentors, drug workers and other people with similar skills who can relate to the social implications of the abuse of drugs, alcohol, knives and hate. Full training on the delivery of the programme will be given.

(£26.85 per session).

This is sessional work, and as such, it is not for everyone. This type of work is ideally suited to those who are winding down their professional life but want something rewarding and engaging to keep them occupied.

This position will not provide full-time guaranteed work, term by term.

You may be allocated up to four sessions per day. An ideal candidate will be available for two to three days per week.

We are especially interested in candidates who live in the following areas:

• Worksop / North Nottinghamshire
• Notts City and surrounding areas
• South Nottinghamshire
• Mansfield
• Hucknall
• Newark

We are looking for former teachers, trainers, youth workers, social workers, mentors, coaches, police officers, prison officers, drug workers, health workers and other people with similar skills who can relate to the social implications of the abuse of drugs, alcohol, knives and hate.

Key aspects of the role:

• Delivery of our programmes in schools and other educational establishments or groups, predominantly primary schools for Year 5 and 6 pupils.
• Attend meetings with parents/carers and school staff to support the programme and promote awareness amongst the community, including on social media.
• Keep up to date with local and national developments about drug information, education and relevant legislation.
• Participate in Life Skills Education Charity’s Quality Assurance Process and take responsibility for identifying your professional and career development needs.
• Actively market and sell our programmes and merchandise and support other Life Skills Education Charity fundraising activities.
• Attend termly team meetings (4.5 hours at the start of each term) and training sessions as required.

Salary & Benefits:

• Being part of a great team, working to make a difference in young lives.
• Uniform provided.
• £26.85 per session, which includes paid holiday. (Flexible working, term time only, a session in school lasts 1 hour with some prep work before and reflection after).
• Mileage is paid at a rate of 43 pence per mile, excluding the first 20 miles each day.
• Full paid training will be provided.
• We are a Real Living Wage employer.
• Pension benefits.

The potential start date for delivery in schools will be September, with another cohort for January, after completion of DAaRT Officer Training.

Fully paid training will take place over the summer, with a practice session in school to a class in early September.

Expected Start Date: 01/09/2024

Job Types: Part-time, Contract