Equation is looking for Healthy Relationships Educators to join our team on a freelance basis. In this role you’ll be delivering our Relationship education projects in classrooms across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire. 

We’re looking for energetic, passionate and motivated people with previous experience of working in schools or with children and young people. Our freelance role is ideal for applicants with experience of teaching, youth support work, social work or people who have delivered RSE education.  

About the role 

Equation run two universal school-based programmes, The GREAT Project (Good Relationships are Equal And Trusting) for primary schools, and Equate for secondary schools. Both initiatives fulfil numerous RSE education requirements and reach thousands of young people across Nottinghamshire and beyond each year. The role would also include delivery of 60-90-minute Twilights (teacher training sessions). 

Our schools’ projects ensure all children and young people that participate have access to healthy relationships and domestic abuse awareness education.  

The amount of schools’ work can vary throughout the academic year. However, there would be an expectation that successful candidates could reliably offer at least 2 days each week during term time.  

Due to the nature of the projects, a commitment to safeguarding children & young people is vital for these roles and this must be evident in application. Equation follows strict safer recruitment guidelines, and all candidates will be subject to DBS and reference checks prior to appointment.  

A willingness and ability to travel is vital for this role as it will involve travelling to various schools all around Nottingham City and County. Sessions can start as early as 8:30am in some schools and we work in lots of schools in the following areas:  

• Nottingham City 

• Ashfield 

• Mansfield 

• Rushcliffe 

• Broxtowe 

• Other areas, including Derbyshire 

Salary/Pay:  
Hourly rate for delivery is equal to £13.50, rising to £15.06 per hour once confidently leading projects. Included in pay is:  

• Time for travel (varies dependant on location of school)  

• Preparation and planning time 

• Delivery time  

• Debrief time 

We are looking for freelancers who would be confident to progress to lead facilitator role quickly.  

Pay is worked out per project, some examples: 

The GREAT Project runs 2 hours per week, for 4 weeks, total pay is:  £148.50-£301.20 dependant on role and location.  

Equate runs as a drop-down day, per day total pay is: £94.50-£143.07 dependant on role and location. 

Training and induction sessions will also be paid at an hourly rate of £12.47.  

Hours: 
Flexible working hours on a self-employed basis, during school hours and term times. We would ask that you only apply if you can offer at least 2 day per week ongoing availability. 

Applications deadline:   
9am Monday 6th January 2025   

Interviews:   
Week beginning: Monday 13th January 2025 

Start Date & Key Induction Dates:   

Online & in person Project Inductions: Week beginning 17th February 2025, subject to clear DBS and suitable references being received. 

How to apply:  
Please send any enquiries about this role to recruitment@equation.org.uk or apply here.  

Read our blog  A Week in the Life of a Freelance Healthy Relationships Educator for insight to what working in this role would be like.