Newswise - Workshop Facilitator - London, United Kingdom - Guardian News & Media

Guardian News & Media

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job title:
NewsWise workshop Facilitator

Contract type:
Casual worker, January - December 2023

We are looking to recruit casual worker(s) based within Birmingham who can provide workshop facilitation over the following periods.

This includes four training days, and has the possibility of additional shifts:

12 days between January March 202 12 days between September December 2023

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

Main contacts:
Programme coordinator, NewsWise and Head of Primary Education, The Guardian Foundation

About the organisation

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.

Our NewsWise programme aims to empower primary school aged children with the skills and knowledge to engage with news, to feel confident to ask questions and challenge misinformation, and to share their own values and opinions in a fair, responsible and truthful way.

NewsWise provides free high-quality cross-curricular news-literacy education resources, experiences and support for schools and families. The programme is run in partnership with the National Literacy Trust and PSHE Association.

This role will be part of NewsWise programme delivery across the Birmingham region in spring and autumn terms in 2023, with the possibility of further work in the region beyond this period.

About the role

We're looking for two enthusiastic and experienced workshop facilitators with a track record in teaching who can demonstrate their ability to engage their audience while developing critical media literacy skills with children and families.

You will be passionate about inspiring young people about news and supporting them to develop critical media literacy skills. You will need at least 2 years of teaching experience. Knowledge of learning outside the classroom and current education initiatives would be advantageous.

The role will suit teachers/educators currently in part-time roles who are looking for opportunities to expand their range of experience as well as freelancers already working in similar education roles.

Key responsibilities
This is a crucial role delivering the NewsWise programme to the highest standards and ensuring that NewsWise reaches pupils, teachers and families in Birmingham

The role includes:

Delivering NewsWise pupil workshops for Y5 and Y6 in at least five schools in the spring term, and five schools in the autumn term, using the NewsWise materials provided
Delivering family workshops for schools taking part in the NewsWise programme using the NewsWise materials provided
Attending training days including an immersion day with the NewsWise team at The Guardian offices (London) and teamteaching school and family workshops
Contributing to the NewsWise evaluation process: gathering informal teacher feedback, and contributing to workshop development through reflective practice
Maintaining accurate records and providing regular updates to core NewsWise team in regards to project delivery
Supporting internal and external reporting to a high standard by contributing to project updates
Opportunities to attend and contribute to NewsWise events and conferences
While working on behalf of the Guardian Foundation, the National Literacy Trust and the PSHE Association, to act as a representative of the organisations and therefore to ensure their approaches are consistent with the approach and values of the organisations

Person specification

Required

At least 2 years primary or secondary teaching experience, with the ability to teach across Key Stage
A passion for giving children and their families the ability and opportunity to critically engage with the news and become empowered and active citizens
Knowledge of the UK education system and primary curriculum with a particular focus on literacy and/or PSHE education
Excellent classroom management
Excellent local knowledge of Birmingham and its diverse communities
An understanding of the needs of teachers, schools and communities in Birmingham
A strong interest in news and current affairs and good understanding of the role of news media
Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Confidence in using digital technology within a classroom setting
The ability to work independently as well as in a team
Commitment to equality and diversity
Commitment to safeguarding
Willing to travel across Birmingham

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