Recruitment

The BDA currently has a number of job vacancies.

Training Administrator Post - Feedback

Thankyou to all who applied for this post. We received over 200 applications. This enabled us to recruit very precisely to our person specification, which we have now done. We do appreciate that it takes time to apply for a job and so again would like to thank you for this and hope that you will continue to take an interest in what the BDA is achieving. Meanwhile, can we wish you good luck with your hunt for further jobs.

Project Coordinator

Salary: £25k (two year post)

Based: Liverpool area

The job role is to deliver and coordinate a research project involving screening junior age multilingual children for possible ‘at risk of dyslexia’ indications, conducting some training (for teaching assistants, SpLD/English as an Additional Language staff, SENCos and class teachers), setting up and overseeing intervention programmes in schools and monitoring impact results.

The person appointed must have good understanding of dyslexia identification and teaching (AMBDA level essential) and excellent project management, organising and record keeping skills. They will report to a Project Manager based in the Bath/Bristol area. The BDA is partnering Bath Spa University on this project. The University team will be conducting a literature review of screening and intervention work for this target group, so the ability to work under guidance to understand research literature and the transfer of this knowledge to practice is important. Knowledge of English as an Additional Language (EAL) teaching would be an advantage.

The work will require excellent personal communication skills and the ability to lead and support school staff through this project, requiring a high level of cooperation from them, to successful completion. The ability to produce regional project reports of a high written standard and manage budgets effectively will be necessary.

Reports to: Project Manager.

For further information, please see the Job description/person specification.

If you are interested in applying, please send:

• Completed Application Form, or
• C.V. with covering letter explaining how your skills and experience match each of those on the person specification, and the completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

Applications should be marked Confidential and posted for the attention of:

Dr. Kate Saunders
British Dyslexia Association
Unit 8, Bracknell Beeches
Old Bracknell Lane
Bracknell, RG12 7BW

Or by email.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 9th February.

Project Manager – Bath

This post was filled in the first round of applications (initial closing date 30th Dec 2009).

Helpline Co-ordinator

Salary £25K pro rata (2.5 days a week) plus contributory pension scheme
Office based – Bracknell

We are seeking a highly organised, competent, person with an SpLD qualification in dyslexia for our existing Helpline team to support the Helpline Manager in the provision of high quality, information, advice and support.

The main responsibilities involve the supervision and running of the charity’s helpline to specific quality standards and timelines. As the helpline is exclusively staffed by volunteers, having experience of managing, developing or work with them would be a distinct advantage.

The post holder must have an AMBDA qualification or equivalent, excellent knowledge of dyslexia issues with regard to parents, teachers and other professionals, and SEN code of practice.

The post will run for twelve months (until April 2011).

For further information, please see the Job description/person specification.

If you are interested in applying, please send:

• Completed Application Form, or
• C.V. with covering letter explaining how your skills and experience match each of those on the person specification, and the completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

Closing date for receipt of applications: midday 1st March 2010.

Applications should be marked Confidential and posted for the attention of:

Sue Flohr
British Dyslexia Association
Unit 8, Bracknell Beeches
Old Bracknell Lane
Bracknell RG12 7BW

Or by email to: admin@bdadyslexia.org.uk

For all job applications to the BDA, please note:

1. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in this post. Due to the rising costs of recruitment and our efforts to direct our funds to support dyslexic people we are unable to respond to all applicants.

2. The BDA is working towards equality of opportunity in all aspects of its work. It is our aim that no applicant or employee is unfairly treated. To help us to monitor the effectiveness of our policy commitment, all applicants are asked to complete the enclosed equal opportunities monitoring form. This form is not shown to selectors; it is held separately and used for monitoring purposes onl