Anti Racist Education Lead

Anti Racist Cumbria; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as an Anti Racist Education Lead, supporting schools in Westmorland & Furness to implement anti-racist practices. This full-time, one-year role involves working closely with 20 schools, providing guidance, training, and resources to create a safe and inclusive educational environment. You'll play a crucial role in responding to incidents and ensuring accountability among stakeholders. Apply by 6pm, 30th May to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Well-being support

Racial trauma support

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of anti-racism in education.
• Strong experience in safeguarding and UK school processes.

Responsibilities

• Support schools in embedding anti-racist practices.
• Respond to racist incidents in schools.

Skills

Anti-racism

Safeguarding

Health and Safety

Resilience

Job description

We are very excited to announce an opportunity to be part of our team as our Anti Racist Education Lead!

Role Overview

In this role, you'll support schools in the Westmorland & Furness Council area to embed anti-racist practices, enabling staff to better understand, address, and prevent racism.

You'll work intensively with 20 schools and provide the following support to all schools in the area:

1. Guidance on ongoing issues
2. Monthly online drop-in surgeries for all schools and early years
3. Termly online training linked to the lesson plan resource and package for The Fell We Climb (an ARC resource)
4. Development of an education resource hub for schools

Additional Responsibilities

When needed, you will be involved in responding to racist incidents in schools, working with teachers and stakeholders such as police and the council. Your role, supported by the ARC Team, includes supporting the child and family while holding the school and stakeholders accountable.

Candidate Requirements

• An in-depth understanding of anti-racism and its integration into educational settings
• Strong experience in safeguarding, health and safety, the national curriculum, SEND code of practice, OFSTED, and UK school processes
• Patience, flexibility, and resilience
• Understanding of how to be emotionally and physically resourced to undertake this work

Please download and read the full job description below to review the knowledge and qualities we seek.

Work with schools will commence at the start of the 2025/26 school year. This is a one-year, fixed-term, full-time role funded by Westmorland & Furness Council.

We are excited about the impact this role will have and look forward to receiving your applications!

If you believe you are the ideal candidate, please submit your CV and statement by the deadline of 6pm, 30th May.

*Please note that we recognize anti-racism work can be taxing on the body and mind. You will have access to ARC's regular well-being, racial trauma, and embodiment support to help keep you resourced.