We are excited to announce that we are hiring for two new part-time positions -

Our “Strong Starts, Strong Futures – Empowering Roma Families” programme has been designed to provide support and promote empowerment to children and families at some of the most critical life stages, focusing on;

Early Years Intervention –to support families with young children, offering culturally ­sensitive parenting support and encourage skill building

Primary to Secondary School Transitions – A transitions lead will help children and their families navigate the critical move into secondary school, supporting both academic engagement and family confidence.

See below for more information on both roles and how to apply. For the right person we would consider creating one position with both roles represented.

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School Transitions lead - ONE POST

Starting date: 11th August 2026‍

Salary: £28,275 (pro rata), 15 hrs a week, 2% income increase yearly

Address: 43 Nithsdale Street, Glasgow, G41 2PZ and Annette Street Primary School‍

Pension: 3%‍

Hours: 15 hours per week

Romano Lav is seeking the right person to join our team as a School Transitions Lead, supporting Roma children and their families as they navigate the move from primary to secondary school.

This is an exciting new role, created to provide support at a crucial stage in young people's lives. The successful candidate will work closely with children, families and schools to build confidence, strengthen engagement with education, and help ensure that young people have the support they need to thrive during this important transition.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape a brand-new project and make a meaningful difference to the educational experiences and future opportunities of Roma young people in Glasgow.

This role will provide practical, emotional and relationship-based support to Roma pupils and their families before, during and after the transition into secondary school. The School Transitions lead will act as a trusted bridge between schools, pupils and families, helping parents feel confident navigating the school system while supporting young people to remain engaged in education.

This post has been funded for 2.75 years

The role will include:

-Building relationships with P7 pupils and families before transition to high school

-co-delivering a summer activity programme

-Delivering family drop-ins and a Study Café/homework support space (supported by volunteers)

-Supporting parents with practical issues such as ParentPay, school communication, travel applications and digital literacy

-Providing practical support to Annette Street Primary School (form filling, high school liaison etc)

-Acting as a trusted link between schools and families

-Supporting school attendance and educational engagement

We are looking for someone who:

-Works well with children and families

-Has strong communication and relationship-building skills

-Is organised, reliable and community-minded

-Understands barriers faced by marginalised communities

-Has good digital literacy skills

Desirable:

-Ability to speak Romanian, Slovak, Czech or Romanes

-Experience working with Roma communities, schools, youth work or family support

Due to the nature of the role, we particularly encourage Roma community members to apply

Application Process: Please provide a CV and a covering letter, outlining how you fit the criteria and why you would like the role. Return by email- hello@romanolav.org

Closing date for applications is : 01 July 2026 at 5pm

Interviews: 21st - 24th July 2026

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Vacancy: Early Years interventions lead (part time)

Early Years interventions lead- ONE POST

Starting date: 18th August 2026

Salary: £28,275 (pro rata), 7.5 hrs a week, 2% income increase yearly

Address: The Roma Cultural Centre, 43 Nithsdale Street, Glasgow, G41 2PZ

Pension: 3%

Hours: 7.5 hours per week

Romano Lav is seeking a warm, enthusiastic and community-minded person to join our team as an Early Years Intervention lead.

This exciting new role will support Roma families with babies and young children during the important early years of a child's development. Working from our Roma Cultural Centre, the successful candidate will help deliver a regular parent-and-child playgroup, provide informal support to parents, and help families access services and opportunities that can benefit their children.

We are particularly interested in hearing from Roma women who understand the experiences of local families and are passionate about supporting children to have the best possible start in life.

You do not need to be an expert in early years development to apply. We will support the successful candidate to access training and work alongside experienced partner organisations to build their knowledge and confidence.

This post has been funded for 2.75 years

The role will include:

• Planning and delivering a regular group for Roma parents and children aged 0–5
• Creating a welcoming and supportive space where families can meet, socialise and learn together
• Sharing information and activities that support children's learning, development and school readiness
• Signposting families to additional support where appropriate
• Working with local schools and partner organisations to improve outcomes for Roma children
• Attending training and professional development opportunities

We are looking for someone who:

-Has strong communication and people skills.

-A caring, supportive and non-judgemental approach.

-Ability to build trust and positive relationships with parents and children.

-Willingness to learn and undertake training.

-understands barriers faced by marginalised communities

-Commitment to improving outcomes for Roma children and families.

This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, as being a woman is considered a genuine occupational requirement for the role. The postholder will work closely with Roma mothers on issues relating to parenting, wellbeing and early years development, and the organisation believes that a woman is required to carry out these duties effectively.

Desirable:

-Ability to speak Romanian, Slovak, Czech or Romanes

-Experience working with Roma communities, in childcare or family support

Due to the nature of the role, we particularly encourage Roma community members to apply

Application Process: Please provide a CV and a covering letter, outlining how you fit the criteria and why you would like the role. Return by email- hello@romanolav.org

Closing date for applications is : 01 July 2026 at 5pm

Interviews: 21st - 24th July 2026

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Both roles are funded by the Glasgow City Council Communities Fund

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