Facilitator

Progressive Education Group; Batheaston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive educational organization in Batheaston is seeking paid and volunteer facilitators to foster self-directed learning in young people aged 5-16. The role offers flexible engagement of 2-3 days per week with a daily rate of £125, and provides training in self-directed education. Ideal candidates will have a passion for education, experience working with young people, and a commitment to growth and collaboration. This position is perfect for individuals looking to make a genuine difference in educational approaches.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate passion for self-directed education.
• Experience with young people is required.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to self-regulate.
• Alignment with values of trust and collaboration is essential.
• Willingness to reflect on practice is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate self-directed learning for young people.
• Provide support and training in self-directed education.
• Make a tangible difference in students' lives.

Skills

Passion for self-directed learning

Experience working with young people

High emotional intelligence

Ability to self-regulate

Alignment with values of trust, collaboration, and freedom

Willingness to grow and reflect

Job description

Join our team!

Are you passionate about different ways of educating young people?

We are looking for paid and volunteer facilitators who want to make a genuine difference to young people (aged 5-16) who have chosen a different approach to learning. This includes lifelong home educators, neurodiverse young people, and those who haven’t thrived in mainstream education.

• We provide well‑established, tried‑and‑tested training that will deepen your understanding of self‑directed education. You'll have the opportunity to access support from experts and connect with other settings worldwide. This is an opportunity to expand your knowledge and be at the forefront of progressive education.
• Every day, you'll make a tangible difference to young people. You'll witness firsthand how trust, self‑direction and collaboration transform our relationship with ourselves, with learning and with each other.
  We're an Ofsted‑registered childcare provider with a strong reputation in the home education community. We're continually growing and expanding how we support families, and you'll be part of that journey.
  Join a team with backgrounds in teaching, mentoring, and therapeutic practice. We work collaboratively, support each other's growth, and share a genuine commitment to this model of education.

What we're looking for:

• Passion for self‑directed learning and desire to learn more
  Experience working with young people
  High emotional intelligence and ability to self regulate
  Alignment with our values of trust, collaboration and freedom
  Willingness to grow and reflect on your practice

Paid role:

2-3 days per week (Tue-Thu, 9am-5pm) | £125 per day | Self‑employed | Term‑time only | Potential for role to expand and develop as you settle into the project

Recruitment process:

Information evening: Monday 12th January 2026, on zoom, 7.00 - 8.00 pm. This is an optional evening giving you a chance to find out more about the role and ask any questions. Please contact us below to register for this event and we will send you a link nearer the time.

Alignment meetings (interviews):

Friday 30th January or Monday 2nd February

Trial day:

12th, 14th, 17th or 19th February

Start date:

March or April

How to apply

Send your CV and ‘cover letter’ (please see below) to [e-mail] indicating if you are interested in a paid or volunteer role (or both). Please include references with your CV.

We would like your cover letter to take the form of a reflective and creative piece in a format of your choice, for example a written email, voice‑recording, storyboard or arts‑based representation, or something else. We would like to know more about you, your interests and your experiences of education that have brought you to apply for this role. We would also like to know what you think you will bring to the community. There is no one right way to do this. We would love to receive something that gives us an idea of who you are, and what you value.

School Lane, Batheaston, Bath, BA1 7ER, United Kingdom

https://www.ourgreenhouse.org/get-involved.html