The Storybarn is a creative, interactive environment in which children can feel thoroughly alive and creative in the company of quality literature.
With Shared Reading at the heart of all that we do, we believe that books offer children a way to understand the world in which they live and the worlds inside themselves. The Reader exists to provide book routes into this inner space and to develop shared understandings of both it, and the outer world.
The Storybarn Coordinator (Creative and Training) will guide and inspire the Storybarn delivery team, take responsibility for consistent quality of delivery, and ensure excellent customer experiences.
The successful candidate will have;
- The ability to take the lead of a creative team including contributing ideas and practical suggestions for formalising new session plans, whether virtual or physical.
- An awareness of and active commitment to upholding our safeguarding policies and Procedures
- Experience in devising, developing, and scheduling creative content on social media platforms.
- The ability to provide engaging and informative contributions to magazine articles that will promote the work of the Storybarn. Experience in delivering reading, play, and activities to children in a Storybarn or similar environment and able to teach and guide others to deliver to a high standard.
To view a full job description please visit https://www.thereader.org.uk/job/storybarn-creative-coordinator/. All completed application forms should be sent to laurakershaw@thereader.org.uk