Education Officer, News & Media Literacy Programs

The Guardian Foundation is a charitable body whose purpose is to promote global press freedom and access to liberal journalism. Our vision is a world where people have access to reliable information from a diverse range of sources, strengthening their ability to hold power to account.

Through our news and media literacy programmes, we empower children and young people with the critical skills they need to navigate and engage with news in an informed way. Our news and media literacy programmes, NewsWise (for primary students) and Behind the Headlines (for secondary, further, and higher education), equip young people with the skills to critically analyse news, engage with journalism, and navigate an increasingly complex media landscape.

The Guardian Foundation is now looking for an Education Officer for a 12 month fixed term contract to work across The Guardian Foundation’s news and media literacy programmes, delivering high-quality workshops and developing engaging educational resources. This is a full-time 35 hour week role. The successful candidate would typically work 8am - 4pm on workshop delivery days, and 9:30am - 5:30pm on non-delivery days.

Deliver engaging news and media literacy workshops to primary and secondary students (Key Stages 2 - 5) both in-person and online. Workshops are delivered in various settings: in primary and secondary schools, in our Education Centre in the Guardian’s office, and in informal settings (e.g. libraries), including occasional travel where required.

• Lead and support the development and updating of high quality learning resources and schemes of work for teachers and students across Key Stage 2 - 5
• Adapt sessions and resources to different age groups and educational needs, ensuring accessibility and inclusion.
• Translate workshop content into scalable formats (e.g. lesson plans, classroom activities, digital and printable resources)
• Maintain and develop relationships with schools, universities, teachers, and community groups.

The salary band for this fixed term contract is £33,000 - £35,000.

This is not a prescriptive list, and we do not expect applicants to meet every item outlined below. We believe that this role would suit someone looking to build on their existing experiences and skills, whilst also having an understanding of their personal and professional development goals.

• Qualified teacher status (QTS), with at least 2 years' experience delivering high quality educational sessions to young people.
• Ability to adapt teaching and delivery across a range of age groups (e.g. KS2 - 5 and/or post-16 learners).
• Experience developing and designing high-quality educational resources or curriculum materials.
• Good understanding of the UK curricula and current education priorities.
• An interest in news and current affairs, with an understanding of the importance of news and media literacy.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally within London and across the UK to support programme delivery and training, including occasional overnight stays.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The Guardian Foundation is committed to safeguarding the children and adults at risk with whom it works. The successful candidate will be expected to adhere to our policy and code of conduct.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at The Guardian Foundation. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. The Guardian Foundation actively encourages applications from candidates underrepresented within the media and not-for-profit sectors.

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you’d love to take on this role, and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for. We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.

The closing date for applications is 6pm, Friday 10th April 2026. Interviews will likely be held W/C 27th April 2026.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Karen Walter on karen.walter@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

You’ll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.