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Behind The Headlines - London, United Kingdom - Guardian News & Media

Guardian News & Media

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London, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job title:
Media Literacy Workshop Facilitator (Behind the Headlines)

Contract type:
Casual worker, January-December 2023

Hours:
Up to 26 days between January 2023-December 2023

Location:
Midlands, Greater Manchester, South and West Yorkshire

Rate:
£285 per day / £142.50 per half day

Main contact:
Head of Secondary and Higher Education

About the role

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.

Behind the Headlines programme empowers young people to understand, critically analyse, engage with and participate in the media. We deliver innovative and authentic workshops, rooted in journalism and educational best practice.

We work with secondary school students from a diverse range of backgrounds, who may not ordinarily have access to news and media literacy opportunities.

We additionally offer sessions for higher education students as well as teacher training.

The role will be part of the Behind the Headlines media literacy peer to peer learning programme delivery during 2023 across the Midlands, Greater Manchester, South and West Yorkshire.

Purpose of the role

We are looking for two enthusiastic and experienced workshop facilitators with a track record in teaching and/or youth engagement and facilitation to deliver high quality learning experiences that develop critical media literacy and leadership skills of young people aged 14-18.

You will deliver our new full day media literacy and peer learning sessions with young people and teachers in secondary schools across the Midlands, South and West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester as well as virtually as directed.

You will receive training in advance of delivering the programme with designated schools.

You will be passionate about inspiring young people about news and supporting them to develop critical media literacy skills.

You will need at least 1-2 years of teaching and/or youth engagement experience combined with a wide knowledge of the challenges young people in the target age range face and a commitment to building young people's confidence and leadership.

The role may suit educators currently in part-time roles who are looking for opportunities to expand their range of experience as well as teachers, youth workers or facilitators already working in similar education/training roles.

Key duties and responsibilities
This is a crucial role delivering the Behind the Headlines programme as directed to the highest standards

The role includes:

Teaching and facilitating media literacy and peer to peer learning workshops at schools in the region as well as continued virtual support sessions throughout the programme
Contributing to the Behind the Headlines evaluation process: assisting with formal survey administration, gathering informal teacher feedback, and contributing to workshop development through reflective practice
Maintaining accurate records and providing regular updates to core Behind the Headlines team in regards to project delivery
Attending an immersion and training day
Observing and teamteach pupil workshops as a second training day within the region
While working on behalf of the Guardian Foundation, to act as a representative of the organisation and therefore ensure your work and ethos is consistent with the approach and values of the charity

Person specification

Required

Ability to teach and facilitate engaging and high quality educational experiences across secondary age ranges and learning needs
At least 12 years experience working with young people aged 1418 year olds
A passion for giving young people from disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to develop understanding, skills and confidence to navigate the media landscape in order to foster resilience
Excellent classroom management
Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Initiative, ability to think on your feet and calmness under pressure
Strong interpersonal skills
The ability to work independently as well as in a team
Confidence in using digital technology within a classroom setting and virtually
Detailed knowledge of the UK secondary education system and learning beyond the classroom
Good understanding of the news and media literacy education
Practical experience of working with young people in formal and informal education contexts
Willing to travel extensively including overnight stays where necessary within the project region
Commitment to equality and diversity
Commitment to safeguarding