Salford Foundation seeks inspirational individuals to deliver a well-developed initiative working with schools on our Steps project. We believe it’s important for young people to have trusted adults around them who are prepared to hold space for them to discuss topics like gender stereotyping, misogyny, and harmful online content.
Steps is a Gender Based Violence education initiative aimed at reducing misogynistic attitudes and behaviours in secondary school settings. Designed to complement the GM Gender-Based Violence Strategy, Steps addresses the behaviours that enable and excuse Gender-Based Violence in order to empower boys to make their own communities safer and more equitable.
Steps implement an education-based approach, bringing groups of boys from years 7 to 9 together in hour-long, school-based sessions. Steps invites boys to discuss their identities, responsibilities and concerns related to gender and masculinity. We work with boys to develop an awareness of Gender-Based Violence and gender inequity along with a sense of responsibility to challenge unhealthy behaviours throughout their life course.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Delivering sessions to boys aged 11-13 around gender equality, misogyny, being an active bystander/ally, and online harms.
- Communicating with various stakeholders e.g. schools to maintain working relationships, scheduling training delivery, and organising direct delivery and data collection sessions.
- Developing a promotional strategy to highlight Salford Foundation’s growing expertise/ presence in VAWG prevention education in Greater Manchester.
- Creating partnerships with third sector and local organisations to explore opportunities for collaborative working.
- Reporting relevant information to funders and providing a basis which informs business development.
- To implement and comply with all the Foundation’s policies, including the Safeguarding Children Policy and procedures and ground rules for implementing appropriate behaviour with children and young people.
- Any other duties of a similar level of responsibility as directed by your line manager or a Senior Manager.
Person Specification
Knowledge
- Strong understanding of how gender expectations, gender stereotypes and structural gender inequalities impact young people’s personal and social development
- Knowledge of issues relevant to and effecting young people
- Committed to supporting young people to identify, challenge and question harmful or reductive gendered norms
- An understanding of child protection, Equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices
- Understanding of the education system and how provision for personal and social development is incorporated into the curriculum
- Committed to your own learning and development through training, engaging with research, networking with relevant stakeholders across sectors
Experience
- Experience of working with young people and schools
- Experience of delivery of sensitive or politically polarising topics
- Experience in the use of IT software and Microsoft office
Skills
- Ability to relate well to young people from a wide range of backgrounds
- Engage and respond sensitively to boys when discussing topics such as gender, misogyny and social justice
- Excellent communication skills both in person, over the phone and online
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise work load
- Ability to synthesise research and transform it into actionable recommendations for teachers and other practitioners
- Ability to adapt presentation style and approach to a varied audience
- Able to take direction and carry out tasks to a high standard
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Vacancy Details
Hours of Work: Full Time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Location: Foundation House, Salford and Hybrid working
Salary: £25k plus a great benefits package
Type of Contract: Fixed Term to 31 December 2027
| Deadline for Applications, 5th July 2026. Please provide a cover letter outlining your experience and why you are suitable for this role. Please email your applications to recruitment@salfordfoundation.org.uk by NO LATER than 5th July. |
