Job Opportunities

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and nurturing a love for Jewish learning? NNLS is seeking an inspiring and dynamic Education Lead for Children to guide, innovate and lead our educational programmes for the next generation. 

In this pivotal role, you’ll have the opportunity to design and deliver engaging experiences for primary school aged children, fostering their curiosity, creativity, and connection to Jewish life.  

You’ll collaborate with a dedicated team to support a variety of programmes including Kehilatainu (our cheder), Haderech (our B’nei Mitzvah programme), residential events and holiday schemes. You will also play a key role in designing creative ways to celebrate the Jewish calendar and the milestones in children’s lives. 

The Education Lead for Children is a rewarding and enriching role where every day is different. The work you will do is incredibly impactful for the youngest members of our community. If you’re an educator with vision, energy, and a desire to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 

This is an outstanding position for someone who has experience in education and/or working in a Jewish community or organisation, a teacher looking for a change or a university leaver with relevant experience.  

Hours: 30 – 37 hour per week to include Sundays during term time, Tuesday and Wednesday early evenings during term time, Jewish festivals and some Shabbatot and evenings. 

Salary: £26,000-£30,000 per annum (commensurate with experience) 

For a full Job Description click here. 

Applications to be submitted with full CV and cover letter to Claire Balkind by/on the 19th February 2025 at educationdirector@nnls-masorti.org.uk 

Kehilatainu is our flagship Sunday morning education provision for Primary School aged children who attend non-Jewish schools. We pride ourselves on being a warm and nurturing environment, providing children with opportunities for academic, personal and spiritual growth. We have a team of dedicated and inspiring teachers and we are currently looking for a new teacher for one of our Yr5 classes.

If you have a flair for working with young people, enjoy being part of a community and have a passion for Judaism then we want to hear from you.

As a teacher at Kehilatainu you are expected to teach each class according to our innovative curriculum and prepare lessons in a stimulating, enjoyable and safe environment.

You are expected to display high levels of professionalism and attention at all times and to be an excellent role model of a ‘mensch’ for the children and families.

We ask you to demonstrate commitment to the ethos and values of Masorti Judaism and of NNLS, and to maintain high levels of discretion and confidentiality at all times.

Hours: 9:10-12:30 every Sunday throughout term

Salary: £2,438, which is paid monthly throughout the year. This equates to approximately £81 per session and we teach 30 sessions throughout the academic year

For a full Job Description click here.

Applications to be submitted with full CV and cover letter to Claire Balkind