Jobs in Coventry, United Kingdom

We improve children's literacy by promoting a reading for pleasure culture in primary schools, with a focus on supporting children in the most disadvantaged communities. We give children the reading skills and confidence they need for a fair chance in life.

We are seeking part-time Session Delivery Executives to support with the delivery of our One-to-One Reading Programme.

Contract Type: Fixed term to 30th June 2026.

Hours: Part-time at 10 hours per week. Session Delivery Executives will be expected to undertake 10 reading programmes per week, with any sessions cancelled by the school to be used for preparation and attraction work. Hours are only available during school term time, and accrued annual leave must be taken during school holidays.

Salary: UK Living wage (£12.60 outside London, £13.85 in London) £126.00-£138.50 per week [(£24,570 to £27,007.50 FTE)] subject to changes proposed by the UK government.

Location: This role is home-based and requires your own IT equipment- namely, a PC, laptop, or tablet. Headphones/earphones are also preferred. You must be a resident in the UK to undertake this role and have the right to work in the UK.

Deadline: Rolling.

Latest expected start date: Starting this role is subject to satisfactory references and required safeguarding checks, inclusive of a DBS.

To apply: Please visit our Breathe site for more details.

Job description

• Support the delivery of our One-to-one Reading Programme by working with schools to deliver reading sessions.
• Support the Bookmark team with volunteer attraction work

We’re seeking someone who will be:

• Passionate about literacy and its importance
• Proficient in computer skills, including the use of our online reading platform, our training and our Volunteer Hub
• Fluent in English and a competent reader
• A good communicator with excellent listening skills
• Reliable, punctual and committed to supporting children’s literacy
• Able to work professionally and independently, as well as collaboratively with others

• You will need to adhere to our Safer Recruitment Policy to ensure suitability to work with children
• You will need to be able to demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding principles and share our commitment to keeping children safe

This is a fixed-term, term-time contract until 30th June 2026.