The Role: BSL Interpreter & d/Deaf RSHE Project Coordinator
The position will involve various interpreting assignments, including the delivery of our exciting and dynamic Relationships and Sex Education project for d/Deaf young people and our new d/Deaf teacher training programme!
Main duties and responsibilities
To adhere to the NRCPD code of conduct for Interpreters and School of Sexuality Education’s Code of conduct for all staff;
Make preparations before an assignment – searching for specialist vocabulary and finding out about the subject and the people involved;
Interpreting everything that is said or signed;
To advise the team, and schools on appropriate communication strategies when working with d/Deaf students / clients;
Maintain a high standard of presentation whilst representing School of Sexuality Education.
Delivering School of Sexuality Education programmes:
Delivering d/Deaf RSE programmes in schools which are compliant with School of Sexuality Education’s approach, policies and procedures, including Safeguarding;
Acting as an ambassador for the charity during interactions with all external parties.
The ideal candidate
will have proven experience working with d/Deaf young people;
a strong existing knowledge of Deaf culture and specific issues relating to the education of d/Deaf people;
a passion for inclusive and comprehensive relationships and sex education!
This is a freelance role and the rate will be £150 a day for project work and £260 a day for interpreting days.
The post is initially until January 2025.
We are looking for someone available to start in May, with work for 4-8 days a month. All training will be provided.
More information about the role can be found in the role description.
To apply, please complete an application form and email it to dolly@schoolofsexed.org.
Deadline: 9am on 17 May 2024
If you are successful at the application stage, you will be invited to the first stage of interviews via email.
In order to safeguard young people, all roles at the charity must pass several pre-employment checks. These include identity checks, safeguarding self-declaration, obtaining professional references, and enhanced DBS checks.
To discuss the role further or to request reasonable adjustments for the interview, please contact dolly@schoolofsexed.org.
The Role: PR Adviser
We’re looking for someone to join our advisory board to support with all things public relations! As a PR Adviser, you will play a key role in developing our relationship with the media and the public.
The PR Adviser would:
Champion and exemplify School of Sexuality Education’s values, mission and vision.
Quickly gaining knowledge of School of Sexuality Education’s brand identity, as well as our educational programmes and other work.
Working with the CEO and Trustees to build and manage a PR strategy for School of Sexuality Education.
Provide guidance on pitching stories and securing media coverage.
Help manage media coverage, prepare press releases, and support the team in responding to media inquiries effectively.
We are looking for people to commit to 1-2 hours a week.
More information about the role can be found in the application guide.
To apply, please complete an application form.
Deadline: ongoing
If you are successful at the application stage, you will be invited to the first stage of interviews via email.
In order to safeguard young people, all roles at the charity must pass several pre-employment checks. These include identity checks, safeguarding self-declaration, obtaining professional references, and enhanced DBS checks.
To discuss the role further or to request reasonable adjustments for the interview, please contact dolly@schoolofsexed.org.
The Role: Freelance Programme Facilitators
Initially the contract will be for six months, with potential for renewal for the new academic year.
The position will involve delivering our programmes in schools and universities to students and staff. Our programmes cover the full secondary school relationships and sex ed curriculum. Including, but not limited to: anatomy; sexual & reproductive health; consent, relationships; sexual violence, and identity, sexuality & gender.
Our approach is intersectional, feminist, non-binary, sex positive and non-judgemental. We support young people and those working with them to ensure everyone has access to a complete, inclusive and comprehensive sex education.
We can offer £130 per day, rising to £150 once training is complete.
Locations: London, South West England, North West England.
We are looking for someone available to start in January, with work for 2-4 days a week. All training will be provided.
The ideal candidate
You will have proven experience working with young people and a strong existing knowledge of sex and relationships education topics. Please be aware that our curriculum includes workshops which tackle various types of harassment and sexual and gender based violence.
In order to safeguard young people, all roles that involve working in schools must pass several pre-employment checks. These include identity checks, safeguarding self-declaration, obtaining professional references, and enhanced DBS checks.
Please complete an application form to apply. We are not able to accept CVs.
Deadline to apply: 9am on Monday 8 January 2024.
If you are successful at the application stage, you will be invited to interview by email. Interviews will be held online on 10 or 24 January 2024.
To discuss the role further or to request reasonable adjustments for the interview, please contact dolly@schoolofsexed.org.
The Role: School of Sexuality Education Trustee
School of Sexuality Education is a young charity looking to appoint up to four new Trustees who share our values and mission. We have grown rapidly over the past six years and now employ a small team that works to deliver relationships and sex education programmes on a national scale.
We are looking for new Trustees who can fill the skills gaps, as well as contribute new ideas, thereby strengthening and complementing the existing skills base of the Board.
The ideal candidate
School of Sexuality Education is looking for candidates who can help consolidate our existing operations as well as scaling further. We are interested in candidates from a range of backgrounds, but particularly those with expertise in UK law, bid writing, fundraising, PR, and large charities.
Our values are important to us and we expect our team including Trustees to model our approach of inclusivity and passion for social justice. As a charity working with young people all team members must understand the importance of safeguarding children.
Terms of Appointment
This role is unremunerated; however, reimbursement is made for all reasonable expenses with regard to Trustees’ duties on behalf of the charity. The appointment will be for four years from October 2023 with a standard extension of a further four years, subject to reappointment.
Board meetings take place virtually at a minimum every 3 months. These are sometimes supplemented by focused single issue meetings in line with the organisation’s needs at the time.
More information about the role can be found in the application guide.
To apply, please complete an application form.
Deadline to apply is 5pm 8 September 2023.
If you are successful at the application stage, you will be invited to the first stage of interviews via email.
In order to safeguard young people, all roles at the charity must pass several pre-employment checks. These include identity checks, safeguarding self-declaration, obtaining professional references, and enhanced DBS checks.
To discuss the role further or to request reasonable adjustments for the interview, please contact trustees@schoolofsexed.org.