Education Officer at Foundation of Light
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline:
Based: Sunderland
Salary: £23,790 to 27,000 Per Annum
Salary Type: Salary Scale
Role description: Officer
Foundation of Light, the registered charity of Sunderland Football Club, aims to involve, educate and inspire people of all ages from Sunderland, South Tyneside and Durham to improve their life chances, using football as the motivator. We are proud of our history and culture, our innovative and proactive solutions to community problems, and our people. We are now looking to add to our passionate and enthusiastic team.
Education Officer (Full Time and Part Time role available)
The Foundation of Light is seeking to recruit a highly motivated qualified Primary Teacher to fulfil the exciting role of Primary Education Officer as part of the Sport and Wellbeing team.
The successful candidate will deliver innovative programmes across Key Stage 1 and 2, using the power of football and sport to engage Primary aged children. This will include delivering both whole class and intervention programmes focusing on Maths, Literacy, Enterprise and PSHE.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Danielle Chapman, Primary Education Liaison Manager, at danielle.chapman@foundationoflight.co.uk to arrange a call.
The base for the post is the Beacon of Light, with regular delivery across Sunderland, South Tyneside and County Durham.
Interested applicants should request an application pack or send a CV to gemma.snaith@foundationoflight.co.uk or download packs from our website www.foundationoflight.co.uk.
Candidates who have not heard within six weeks of application should assume they have been unsuccessful.
The closing date is Thursday 11th December 2025 and interviews will be Tuesday 16th December.
Appointments may be subject to an enhanced DBS Check · Foundation of Light is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Foundation of Light · Beacon of Light · Sunderland · SR5 1SN
Tel: 0191 563 4777
Registered Charity No 1089333
Foundation of Light · Beacon of Light · Sunderland · SR5 1SN
Tel: 0191 563 4777
Registered Charity No 1089333
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