Regional Advisor

At Jigsaw Education Group we believe that all children deserve to grow up happy and healthy, with the life skills to

understand themselves and the world around them and be prepared for the opportunities and challenges of adult life.

We do that by helping schools with the holistic development of their students, by providing comprehensive PSHE and RE programmes for schools along with expert training and support, so that teachers are prepared and confident to deliver these difficult to teach topics.

We are already the market leader, with nearly 10,000 schools trusting Jigsaw programmes, and a growth strategy to

reach even more schools, teachers and children.

That’s why we are seeking a Part Time Regional Advisor (3 days per week) for London and the South-East who would be a passionate advocate of high-quality, comprehensive RE and PSHE provision and excited to share Jigsaw’s programmes with schools. You will be able to inspire teachers to deliver meaningful Religious Education, building relationships with key stakeholders to ensure Jigsaw RE meets the requirements of locally agreed syllabi. You will join a team of Regional Advisors, reporting to the Regional Lead – East, who support each other to develop regional plans to increase the uptake of Jigsaw’s programmes in schools.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Devise and lead the regional plan for increasing take-up of Jigsaw’s programmes in schools:

 Develop a Regional Strategy to ensure Jigsaw becomes the leading Primary Programme provider for PSHE and

RE across that region

 Devise and execute a regional plan for your area to drive greater awareness, demand and ultimately adoption of

Jigsaw programmes, including but not limited to:

 Promoting Jigsaw RE to schools in the region by running trials

 Ensuring high quality marketing materials are produced for your region, contributing to content as required.

 Representing Jigsaw at relevant regional events e.g. conferences/associations

 Developing regional networks with schools and other professionals

 Building effective working relationships with regional colleagues in Sales and School Support

Provide RE subject specific expertise to ensure Jigsaw RE is current, compliant and relevant to your region.

 Work with the Jigsaw RE Programme Lead and alongside the other Regional Advisors to bring a consistent

approach to the expansion of Jigsaw RE across England and Wales

 Research the nature of RE provision and key issues/requirements for RE in your area including:

 Agreed syllabi for local authority schools and MATs

 SACRE involvement

 Key stakeholders to engage

 Use this to inform your regional plan in a strategic and systematic way.

 Keep abreast of national and regional news, research and initiatives in RE and education across the UK to help

inform Jigsaw’s RE strategy

 Support the Jigsaw RE Programme Lead with mapping documents or content development (as needed and

dependent on capacity)

 Be vigilant regarding the representation of balance, equality and diversity in Jigsaw RE and work associated

with it.

Support programme implementation and drive high levels of engagement and satisfaction with Jigsaw’s programmes:

 Run network events for teachers in the region to enable them to deliver high quality RE.

 Have a basic understanding of all Jigsaw’s programmes to be able to answer straightforward questions and

signpost schools to sources of additional support and training e.g. webinars, Mentors, school support.

 Source school feedback about all programmes and share this with Programme Leads.

KEY RESULTS/OBJECTIVES

Business Development

 Drive awareness and understanding of Jigsaw RE and PSHE that supports Jigsaw new business sales

performance

 Enlist schools for managed trials in-line with regional strategy

 Identify, book and attend regional events (at least one per term) to generate leads for Jigsaw’s programmes

Regional Positioning

 Engage and meet with individuals and organisations relevant to driving growth of Jigsaw RE (e.g. endorsement,

networks, partnership, etc)

 Engage with and develop online presence on social media to promote products/resources and write think

pieces/articles to promote Jigsaw RE as thought leaders within the RE community

 Create resources for use locally over next quarter leading to increased interest for sales in region

Customer satisfaction

 Provide regionalised support to existing Jigsaw schools – lighter-touch PSHE, more in-depth RE

 Design and deliver webinars and regional training for schools when required

 Grow and lead regional teacher and wider professional networks

 Source and share school feedback and data insights with Programme Leads

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Essential:

- Qualified teacher and experienced RE subject leader in the primary sector

- Proven track record of planning and teaching exciting Religious Education

- Some experience of training other teachers

- Experience of co-ordinating and implementing project plans with successful outcomes

- Understanding of approaches to RE, current pedagogies and the potential sensitivities of the subject

- Insight into the roles of the SACRE and the agreed syllabus

- Ability to converse about RE and Jigsaw RE in different environments e.g. with teachers, headteachers and possibly SACRE members and members of worldview groups

- Energy, optimism and enthusiasm for education, RE and supporting other teachers

Desirable:

- Experience of working in a wider context e.g. across schools, in an LA/diocesan or advisory role

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

- Passionate about primary education especially Religious Education and PSHE and how these can empower

children

- Empathy with school senior leaders, teachers and staff and the issues they face regarding delivering statutory RE and PSHE (working for and with schools)

- Personal philosophy on education aligns to the Jigsaw Education Group philosophy

- An understanding of how mindfulness contributes to positive mental health and spiritual development

- Organisational skills and logical project planning, leading, monitoring and reviewing

- Effective time-management, self-motivated and pro-active

- Writing, presentation and relationship-building skills

- Keen to keep learning

- Driver with clean driver’s licence and own transport

- Willingness to travel within an allocated region of the UK to support regional colleagues and attend events

BENEFITS

 Salary: £39,000 (Pro Rata)

 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) pro rata + extra day for birthday

 3% employer pension contribution

 Remote working with travel and expenses paid

 2 Company Away Days a year

 Join the fast-growing market leader for RE and PSHE services to schools, and work amongst a team of former

teachers still passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people

HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV and a thoughtful covering letter (no more than 2 sides) that explains how your knowledge, skills

and experience make you the perfect fit for this role to Elanie Ademokun, Programmes Director:

elanie.ademokun@jigsaweducationgroup.com

Deadline: apply as soon as possible because applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Interview process:

 First round interview: Wednesday 2 October (online)

 Second round interview (including task): Monday 7 October (in-person at Leatherhead offices)

If you have any questions about the role then please contact Elanie using the address above.