Writing Facilitator Trainee Programme

Overview

Ministry of Stories are on the hunt for four early career Writing Facilitators to join a 12-month paid trainee programme, offering a structed year of training and mentoring to help you inspire the next generation of young writers.

Taking place over three school terms you will have the opportunity to support lead Writing Facilitators in a range of school and community lab settings, lead an activity or session with support, and gain practical skills in planning and evaluating learning projects. There is also the potential to lead a project independently in the third term, with guidance from a lead Writing Facilitator.

Fees – Payment to Trainees

This is a paid trainee programme. You will be paid £1,525, based on our support artist rates. See the role description for a full breakdown of fees. 

About You:

This programme is designed to support early career professionals working in any writing form (poetry, prose, comedy writing, playwriting et). We particularly welcome applications from:

• People of colour – particularly reflective of the communities that Ministry of Stories serves in Hoxton, Hackney and Tower Hamlets
• Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Islington residents
• Former Ministry of Stories participants or young Writing Mentors (16-25)

You will have:

• A qualification in English, creative writing or an arts subject AND/OR an established writing practice
• A passion for creative writing in education/learning and a strong desire to work as a Writing Facilitator in school and community settings
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in working with people of all ages
• Excellent time management and organisation skills 
• Have or be willing to complete an enhanced DBS check
• Some experience in working or assisting in an education setting (desirable)

Next Steps

To apply, please email jobs@ministryofstories.org, including: 

• A short expression of interest (no more than one side of A4) that outlines: 
  • your writing practice; 
  • any experience you have of working in education contexts; 
  • why you think you would benefit from the Trainee Programme; 
  • what you think you would bring to Ministry of Stories as a Writing Facilitator
• A CV or short biography
• A completed diversity monitoring form

Deadline for expressions of interest is 5pm, Wednesday 3rd July 2024.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a group interview, on Thursday 18th July, 12.30pm. 

If you would prefer to submit a video rather than a written expression of interest, or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact tegan@ministryofstories.org / 020 7729 4159