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 role of Storyhunter is to animate the Storybarn space and provide high quality shared reading experiences to children & families.
The successful candidate will;
– Be a confident reader with the ability to inspire young people to love reading and to feel confident and relaxed in the company of books
– A lively, engaging, enthusiastic personality with the ability to deliver all aspects of Storybarn programming and able to build a rapport with the children to encourage them to engage as fully as possible with the experience
– Have an ability to create an exciting, stimulating environment, whether in and around the Storybarn, or virtually, to encourage children to make meaningful connections with books and stories. Experience of using props such as puppets, musical instruments and other items to stimulate creative play
Please visit https://www.thereader.org.uk/job/storyhunter/ to view a full job description and application form.