We teach adults to read. We provide a free, confidential one-to-one service for anyone over 18 in Cheltenham and Gloucester. All our coaches are volunteers trained to teach from manuals, books and ...
Team Leader at Read Easy
Practical details
Volunteering • One-off
Contact person
Jackie Pattinson
Requirements
#124663
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Read Easy Gloucestershire is looking for a Team Leader to support our enthusiastic band of volunteers committed to helping adults learn to read
Team Leader (Voluntary role)
Make a life-changing difference—one Reader at a time
Read Easy UK provides free, confidential, one-to-one reading coaching for adults who struggle with reading, delivered through a dedicated network of local volunteer groups. Across the country, our volunteers are helping adults gain the skills and confidence to read, opening the door to new opportunities in work, family life and everyday independence. By volunteering with Read Easy, you can play a direct role in transforming someone’s future. Whether you’re coaching a Reader, helping run a local group, or spreading the word in your community, your time and commitment can have a lasting impact. You can learn more about the difference volunteers make by visiting the Read Easy website to read real stories of adults whose lives have been changed through Read Easy.
Outline of the Team Leader role
As the Team Leader you are responsible for the proper and effective direction of your local group. This role will appeal to someone with enthusiasm and energy who will enjoy managing a team of diverse volunteers. Ideally, the Team Leader will remain in this role for at least two years.
How we will support you
You will be provided with a full induction and training, a Management Team Handbook and all the policies, and guidance specifically needed for this role, including access to support from a Read Easy UK Regional Adviser, as well as support from your local group. You will also be invited to Read Easy UK’s regional and national forums which create opportunity for you to network with volunteers from other groups.
What you will be doing
· Be a visible ambassador for your group, building meaningful relationships with stakeholders and representing Read Easy with pride.
· Champion the reputation of your group and Read Easy UK, helping everyone uphold the organisation’s values and policies.
· Leading your group to develop strategically, so that it functions effectively in delivering reading coaching to as many people as possible.
· Inspiring and supporting team members, helping them thrive and enjoy the roles they love and managing succession planning for the group.
· Leading the Management Team in setting goals and planning activities .
· Leading meetings and setting agendas.
· Liaising with other Team Leaders to discuss issues and share best practice
· Building strong relationships with your Read Easy UK Regional Adviser.
The skills you need
· Strong leadership and team management skills and experience, with ability to motivate and inspire trust and confidence in others.
· An ability to think and act strategically, set goals, plan work and delegate.
· A willingness and ability to challenge others, deal with underperformance and manage conflict when necessary.
· Reasonable confidence in using IT and access to a computer.
· Use of a car.
· The ability to use initiative and work independently.
· A willingness to abide by Read Easy policies and procedures and ensure that your team does likewise.
· An open attitude that encourages two-way communication and willingness to ask for and offer support to the Team.
· A non-judgemental attitude and respect for others, with a commitment to equality and diversity, so that you can make everyone feel valued and included.
-Energy and enthusiasm with four to five hours a week on average to commit to the role, plus the flexibility to commit more time on occasion when necessary
Full training and a comprehensive handover will be provided .
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About Read Easy Cheltenham & Gloucester
We teach adults to read. We provide a free, confidential one-to-one service for anyone over 18 in Cheltenham and Gloucester. All our coaches are volunteers trained to teach from manuals, books and other resources we provide. Our readers come to us from referral agencies or directly as a result of national or local publicity. We currently have 30 readers. We have 3 volunteer co-ordinators who match readers to coaches and oversee progress. We have no premises but use free facilities in local libraries and community centres. We also provide remote coaching by telephone or online to readers who prefer this.
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