Who are we?
Betterthancure.ngo is a non-profit organisation devoted to research,
development and finding solutions to the health modern challenges
that can be reduced with preventive approaches.
Betterthancure.ngo supports and funds many innovative
programmes designed to help prevent some of the most common
psychological, emotional, and physical health challenges faced by
children, adolescents, and adults of all ages.
Who are you?
A person who passionately cares about children’s and adolescents’
emotional, cognitive and physical health. Possibly a parent and / or a
teacher with extensive experience in children’s education. Experience
in ALN would be an advantage. A person who is keen to be a Trustee
of a new preventive Health Charity in Scotland.
Hours & Location:
- 10 hours per week guaranteed
- Hybrid working
- Stirling office
- Flexible around your life
- Teacher-equivalent minimum salary
This is a part-time consultancy/managerial position (we can
guarantee 10 hours per week, but we are open to accommodating
your life).
The work would suit someone on sabbatical or who would like
additional work to their main career.
Work is hybrid – we have an office in Stirling and travel there should
be comfortable for you.
Renumeration:
This will be discussed at interview – but it will not be less than your
equivalent rate as a teacher.
Preventive Mental
Health Society
What are we looking for in you?
An individual who is driven in making a difference in the lives of the
younger generations. You will be able to use your experience and
expertise in working with children and consult in recommending
materials suitable for children primarily aged 3 to 12 years of age.
You will need to have a strong interest and understanding of audio,
visual and print story-telling for these story groups:
- Ages 2–5: Early picture books
- Ages 5–8: Picture books, colouring, activity and novelty books.
- Ages 4–8: Early readers.
- Ages 6-9: First chapter books and graphic novels.
- Ages 8–12: Middle-grade novels and graphic novels.
- Ages 12-18: Young adult novels and graphic novels.
Essential Criteria:
- Extensive experience of working with children of various ages.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Good communication, with diplomacy and tact.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work autonomously as & when required.
- Ability to travel with notice.
- Ability to work harmoniously with colleagues.
- Being comfortable with undertaking routine supervision to get an
office established and maintained – at least to begin with, you will
be looking after the office in Stirling.
- Good presentational skills.
Desirable criteria:
- Relevant experience of working with individuals with Additional
Learning Needs.
- Ability to work under pressure as & when required.
- Competence in the use of a range of IT systems and packages.
Pay: From £35.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stirling FK8 2DZ
