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Jewish Women’s Aid is the only specialist charity in the UK working with Jewish women and their children affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. We run a holistic and culturally sensitive service, offering advocacy and emotional support, counselling, group work, helplines, web chat and children’s therapy services. Our preventive educational work takes place in synagogues, schools, on campus and across Jewish community settings.
Please note that all vacancies are advertised in accordance with section 7.2 (e) of the Sex Discrimination Act. Only women need apply.
Schools Engagement Worker (Maternity Cover - 12 months)
POST TITLE: Schools Engagement Worker (Maternity Cover – 12 months)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Co-Directors of Outreach & Prevention
HOURS: 35 hours (applicants offering 28 hours are also welcome to apply)
SALARY: £27,000 – £29,000
LOCATION: NW London office
ROLE SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
We are seeking a dynamic, engaging, and passionate educator to join us as our next Schools Engagement Worker (Maternity Cover). This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young people, challenge harmful attitudes, and contribute to meaningful, long-lasting social change.
Through our work in Jewish and mainstream schools across London, Manchester, and Leeds, we deliver a Whole School Approach that engages students, teachers, parents, and wider school communities. Each year, our prevention education programmes reach more than 5,000 young people, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to build healthy relationships and positively influence their peers. As part of our wider Outreach and Prevention team, you will play a key role in our mission to prevent violence against women and girls across the community.
In this role, you will deliver engaging and interactive healthy relationships workshops in schools, lead our successful student ambassador programmes, and build strong partnerships with schools and community stakeholders. You will work closely with a range of partners to ensure our programmes remain impactful, relevant, and responsive to the needs of young people.
This role would suit an enthusiastic educator with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, a commitment to safeguarding, and a passion for empowering young people to create positive change.
Application deadline: 28 September 2026
For more information, download the full job description here
For further information about the role please email recruitment@jwa.org.uk or call 020 8445 8060.
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