Informal Jewish Educator

Role:                      Informal Jewish Educator

Location:              Kisharon Noe School; NW4 1TP & Langdon College, HA8 7LF

Salary:                  £33,077 to £35,805 (SCP 20-24)

Status:                 Full-time / Permanent (term time)

About the Role;

Kisharon Langdon is seeking a committed, skilled and compassionate Informal Jewish Educator to join our dedicated team. 

Reporting to the Headteacher (School) and Head of College, the Informal Jewish Educator will lead and coordinate high-quality, inclusive informal Jewish education across Kisharon School and Langdon College. They will design and deliver meaningful Jewish experiences that are accessible to learners with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, ensuring that every pupil and student can engage with Jewish life, identity, values and community in a way that is relevant and developmentally appropriate.

The role is central to strengthening Jewish ethos, enhancing spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, and promoting a sense of belonging and pride in Jewish identity.

The Informal Jewish Educator will create opportunities for celebration, reflection, leadership and community participation, ensuring provision is inclusive of all learners and sensitive to diverse needs.

What will you do; 

Lead the planning and delivery of a coherent, engaging programme of informal Jewish education across both settings.

Plan and deliver activities to mark Jewish festivals, key dates and commemorations in ways that are accessible and meaningful for pupils and students with SEND.

Contribute to pupils’ and students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development through creative and experiential provision.

Develop opportunities for learner voice and leadership within Jewish life, adapted appropriately or different communication and cognitive needs.

Develop and maintain strong links with local synagogues, Jewish organisations and community groups to enrich provision.

Organise and coordinate visits, visitors and community events that strengthen Jewish identity and belonging.

You will have;

A good honours degree or equivalent relevant qualification.

Strong evidence of Jewish learning and secure knowledge of Jewish texts, traditions, festivals and practice.

Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Training in safeguarding and child protection or willingness to undertake this immediately.

Experience of working with children or young people in an educational, youth or community setting.

Experience of planning and delivering engaging informal, experiential or enrichment activities.

Safeguarding, you will   

Share our commitment to safeguarding and an ongoing culture of vigilance

Follow School & College safeguarding policies and procedures at all times 

Follow child protection and whistle blowing procedures in place

Application;

Please apply online today with your CV and cover letter detailing your interest in joining Kisharon Noe School and relevant experience and qualifications for the role.

All short-listed applicants will be asked to complete a detailed application form relevant to working in education.

Additional information

Kisharon Noe School and Langdon College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and will follow safer recruitment relating to working closely with children.

This post involves working with children and therefore you will be required to disclose spent and unspent convictions as part the application and selection process and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level if successful for the role. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barringservice-check

The School & College reserves the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates prior to the closing date; therefore, early applications are encouraged.