Part Time Job Vacancy

The Trustees of Wintershall CIO are seeking to appoint a passionate and dynamic Qualified Teacher to assist in the running of the Wintershall Education Programme on a zero hours contract, starting 1st September, term time only. Candidates should be available an average of 1 day per week with hours increasing during busy periods (we are flexible on which weekday is worked each week).

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner, enthusiastic and eager to provide creative and memorable experiences of the Gospel stories to children and teachers of all faiths and none.  We are looking for a teacher who shares our belief that an understanding of the Christian story is essential to make sense of the modern world, and who is committed to inspiring a sense of tolerance, respect and inclusivity amongst our visitors.

It is essential that the candidate is confident in contributing and collaborating to the development of the Education Programme, as part of the working group, as well as having the energy to lead large groups in an outdoor environment. We welcome students of all ages to Wintershall and so the candidate must be confident working with both primary and secondary school age children, as well as presenting to groups of adults. The Wintershall Cast and Education Team are made up of many incredible volunteers, who give their time freely and as such, we are looking for a candidate who is a strong team member, capable of leading a team as well as working independently when required.

Wintershall CIO is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

BACKGROUND

Wintershall was established to spread the Christian message to those of all faiths and none through biblical drama. We perform 3 plays each year – The Passion of Jesus, The Life of Christ and the Nativity.  Our objective as a charity is to educate.

A few years ago, we identified a real need for new education resources for RE teaching as there was a lack of help available for teachers who were struggling to deliver the RE Curriculum. In 2017, our Education programme was set up to develop RE resources for schools drawing upon the rich source material provided by Wintershall’s plays and making Religious Education exciting again by bringing the Bible to life.

What we continue to offer:

•              The Life of Christ production

•              Actor-led school assemblies - specially trained actors perform short drama pieces in schools

•              Themed workshops – using the animals and landscape at Wintershall to explore the Christian story

•              Inset and retreat days for staff – here at Wintershall or at schools

•             Online Materials and resources – on our dedicated Education website for use by teachers in the Classroom https://www.wintershall.org.uk/wintershall-education   

•              Adaptable resources for community and family groups

If you are interested, please send your CV to admin@wintershall.org.uk by the 9th of June.