Current Vacancies
OUR TEAM
Our current vacancies are listed below. If you’re interested in a particular role and would like to find out more about it, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us to find out more.
Skylarks is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer
Skylarks is committed to the employment of disabled people. To demonstrate this commitment, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the person specification.
OUR VACANCIES
Paid Staff
Skylarks Charity is going through an exciting period of development, supporting a growing number of children with additional needs and their families.
Following a strong year-end, Skylarks is pleased to be in a position to continue growing our team so we can deliver high-quality services to children and their families.
We are currently recruiting for the following roles:
SEND Employability Trainers
CAN YOU INSPIRE AND FACILITATE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS, DELIVERING EMPLOYABILITY WORKSHOPS?
Skylarks Charity is looking for Trainers for Young People with SEND, to facilitate Employability Workshops for our Spread Your Wings programme.
We are looking for freelance Teachers/Trainers to deliver Employability Workshops to small groups of young people, with additional needs in Year 8 to 13 (with or without an EHCP) or those aged 16-25 who are at college or NEET, either online or face-to-face.
The workshops run either:
- weekdays after-school between 4.30pm-8pm, usually online
- weekdays during school hours, usually in-person
This role is suited to an experienced SEND / Careers teacher, who has experience of group online tutoring with young people with a variety of additional needs.
The 1 hour workshops will be offered either on Zoom or in person in Richmond/Kingston and all training and materials will be provided.
What we offer:
- Freelance contract
- £28 p/h - £35 p/h
- Flexible part-time hours
- Term-time or holiday work available
- Paid training, meetings and upskilling opportunities
- Supportive team
Role and Responsibilities:
- Delivering online or face-to-face sessions with small groups of max 10 young people
- Delivering the 7 week employability programme over 7 consecutive weeks
- Following the module plan and using the provided workshop content
- Providing the young people with holistic and engaging sessions, which meet their needs, and support them to make progress and achieve the programme goals
- Working with the parents sharing feedback on their child's or young person's progress and signposting
- Completing student progress reports and overall programme delivery.
Trainer Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years teaching or training experience
- Experience working with young people with additional needs in an educational or training context
- Experience of using online platforms and delivering educational content online
- Experience of facilitating young people with varied abilities and offering personalised support in a group
- Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes
- Professional Teaching Qualification (PGCE / QTS / QTLS) (Desirable)
- A commitment to the aims and ethos of Skylarks
- The ability to maintain high standards of ethics, integrity and professionalism
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion - dealing with people and issues honestly, fairly and with respect
- A commitment, understanding and a sensitive approach towards the needs and challenges faced by young people with disabilities and their families
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPEC
Application Process
To discuss the role further please contact lucy@skylarks.charity
OUR VACANCIES
TRUSTEE VOLUNTEERS
Trustee on the Board of Directors
Skylarks Charity is seeking Trustees who will be part of a dedicated Board of Directors supporting children with additional needs and their families.
This is a voluntary role but reasonable travel and subsistence costs will be paid.
We are looking for people who have strong leadership skills in a range of backgrounds, including legal, HR, finance, property and compliance.
The Board of Trustees provides leadership for the overall governance and strategic direction of Skylarks.
We are currently recruiting a Treasurer to join our Board. Find out more here
Application Process
To discuss joining the Board please contact Jennifer Peters via chair@skylarks.charity
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We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer
We Value Difference
Skylarks is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all our colleagues feel they can be themselves, thrive in their roles and grow in their careers.
We believe our core beliefs around diversity that make our charity so unique should continue into our working practices. As an accessible employer, we recognise and embrace the diversity on offer throughout the workplace.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer meaning we have been certified by the government as actively taking steps to attract, recruit and retain disabled workers. We understand that some disabled colleagues will need adjustments to help them perform to the best of their ability – these can be changes to the built environment and furniture, the tools and technology they use in doing their job, aspects of the role or working arrangements. We encourage applications from individuals with additional needs to apply for our vacancies and support them in accessing the workplace.