Equation is looking for Healthy Relationship Educators to join our team on a freelance basis. In this role you will be delivering targeted projects to small groups of young people in schools and other settings across Nottingham City and the wider county. 

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

About the role 

Equation run two targeted intervention projects with small groups of selected young people (Choices & Know More). Our targeted projects allow young people at risk of either experiencing domestic and sexual abuse or of using harmful behaviours in their own relationships to receive tailored interventions in small groups.   

The amount of schools’ work can vary throughout the academic year. However, there would be an expectation that successful candidates could offer at least 1 day per week to deliver the school projects.  

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 

• 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: 

Each Targeted Project runs for 1.5 hours per week, for 8 weeks (usually at the same time each week), total pay is £270 – £481.92, dependant on role and location. Multiple projects can be worked each week. 

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 1 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 click the link below which will automatically re-direct you to our on-line portal where you will be apply to apply for this role: application form

If you have any questions before applying please email recruitment@equation.org.uk.