START-UP CHARITY CAREERS
Looking to make a difference in the world of literacy? Join the passionate team at The Reading Corner, a start-up charity dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusivity, and a love of reading. Our hard-working and innovative team is committed to making a positive impact, and we welcome others who share our vision. With a hands-on approach and a supportive community, we believe that anything is possible. Come be a part of something meaningful and help us achieve our goals.
The Reading Corner's Benefits
At The Reading Corner, we believe in fair compensation and transparency. As a Living Wage employer, we are committed to displaying the salary for each job posting. We welcome individuals of all educational backgrounds and offer a variety of flexible working arrangements, including job sharing, part-time and compressed hours, different start and end times, and the option to work from home.
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We are a team that values diversity and encourages creativity. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to bring your whole self to work and share your unique ideas. In addition to a supportive environment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
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30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays - which increases to a maximum of 38 days
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Enhanced parental leave - Up to 52 weeks maternity leave: 26 weeks at the normal rate of pay, 13 weeks Statutory Maternity Pay, 13 weeks unpaid
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Day off on your birthday and your children's birthdays
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Mental Health Support Programme
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6 weeks of professional and personal coaching on us - In partnership with Snowation
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Finance learning and developing course
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Flexible working arrangements which are fully integrated into our culture
Safeguarding
The Reading Corner is a not-for-profit organisation working to support children and young people. As such, we have a responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all people we engage with in the course of our work. All potential employees and volunteers - where appropriate - are subject to a series of checks including, but not limited to:
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Completing a DBS check
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Providing references
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Confirming your right to work in the UK
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For more information, please refer to our Safe Recruitment Policy and Safeguarding Statement.
Current Vacancies
While we do not have any open positions at the moment, we encourage you to check back regularly for any updates or new job opportunities that may arise.
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We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team, and we value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace. So, whether you are an experienced professional or a recent graduate, keep an eye out for any future job openings and don't hesitate to apply when the right opportunity arises.
Diversity and Inclusivity
The Reading Corner regards diversity highly and is inclusive of job applicants, regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented communities, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds.
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As a team, we are open to new ideas and are supportive of our members bringing their true selves to work. Our aim is to create a safe and accepting work environment for all staff and volunteers, where discrimination is not tolerated, and everyone is able to achieve their full potential.
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For more information, please refer to our Equal Opportunities Policy.
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About
The Reading Corner is an organisation working to bridge the literacy gap among marginalised youth in schools, hospitals, and underserved communities.
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Our Team
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