Philosophy in Schools Facilitator (Sessional)

Organisation: The Thinker Community Interest Company

Location: Primary schools across Merseyside

Contract type: Sessional / Freelance

Hours: Variable, depending on school bookings

About The Thinker CIC

The Thinker CIC is a Merseyside-based social enterprise dedicated to helping children and young people become more thoughtful, confident, and curious learners. Through philosophy, dialogue, and creative enquiry, we nurture spaces where pupils can explore big ideas, ask meaningful questions, and develop skills for life — reasoning, empathy, collaboration, and open-mindedness.

We work with schools, teachers, and community partners to make philosophical enquiry accessible, engaging, and empowering for all learners.

About the Role

We are looking for enthusiastic Philosophy in Schools Facilitators to deliver inspiring, thought-provoking sessions in primary schools across Merseyside.

You’ll be trained to use Philosophy for Children (P4C) and other dialogue-based approaches to spark curiosity and help pupils explore philosophical questions in a fun, inclusive environment.

This is a sessional role, ideal for educators, creatives, or philosophy graduates who are passionate about empowering young people through conversation and critical thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality philosophy sessions in primary schools using The Thinker’s enquiry-based model.
• Facilitate safe, inclusive discussions where pupils can think deeply and listen to each other.
• Adapt sessions for different ages and classroom contexts.
• Build positive relationships with school staff and uphold The Thinker’s values.
• Manage classroom dynamics confidently and maintain safeguarding best practice.
• Attend training, reflective sessions, and occasional team meetings.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience working with children in educational or youth settings.
• Background in philosophy, education, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and group facilitation skills.
• A genuine interest in philosophy, critical thinking, or creative learning.
• Reliability, flexibility, and confidence travelling across Merseyside.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and safeguarding.

Desirable:

• Experience with the Philosophy for Children (P4C) approach or similar methods.
• Teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent) – not essential.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Training and Support

All facilitators receive induction and ongoing training in The Thinker’s philosophy enquiry approach. We provide mentoring, reflective supervision, and opportunities to develop your facilitation practice as part of our growing community of practitioners.

How to Apply

• Please send a short covering letter (max one page) explaining why you’d like to become a Philosophy in Schools Facilitator with The Thinker CIC to info@thethinkerhub.com by 5th December.