Intercultural Youth Scotland (IYS) is rapidly becoming Scotland’s major voice for Black and PoC (People of Colour) children and young people. Established in 2019 as a small youth work organisation oriented towards Black and PoC youths, we have grown as a centre of support, creativity and activism for our community. Our team of 27 staff members – almost all of us Black and PoC young people ourselves – aim to make IYS a community space, a source of support and a champion for all Black and PoC children and young people in Scotland.
We centre anti-racism and the experiences of Black and PoC young people in schools, at work and in personal lives through our Education, Restless Natives and Youth Work programmes. Our governmental and sectoral advocacy is an extension of these priorities, which focuses on upending the entrenched inequalities and structural exclusion that have cut Black and PoC young people out of decision-making that shapes our lives. When IYS join these spaces of decision-making, we are often the only people present directly engaged and connected into the lives of Black and PoC young people. Our growing presence in Scotland emanates from this unique position – as both an advocacy organisation and community-oriented organisation.
Job Overview
The Educator will be able to work independently, teaching the IYS Anti-racist & Pro Black Education modules and supporting assigned partner schools on their anti-racist journey through pupil and staff guidence and consultation. The Educator will be a resilient and agile individual with a passion for social change, excellent people skills and confidence in facilitating a group of young people. The Educator will support national youth and school community consultations, supporting the team’s efforts towards establishing a youth-led, national reporting racism resource. The Education team works closely together to develop resources and continuously review and refine teaching materials throughout the year. The educator works closely with members of the Education team and indeed to ensure communication and alignment across departments.
An application pack is available for download below.
Applications to be emailed to recruitment@interculturalyouthscotland.org
Closing date: 28th October 2021, 12noon
Interview date: 2nd November
Induction: 15th & 16th November; Induction Training 29th of November
Approximate start date: 29th November
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are scheduled to be held on 2nd November. If you are not available that day, please let us know a time that suits you via email or in your application.