We are currently recruiting for two roles in the First Story team: Programmes and Partnerships Manager (London), £29-30K, full time with a 0.8 option - to be responsible for ensuring that the programme is delivered at a consistently high level to both existing partner schools and newly-recruited schools across Greater London. Partnerships Officer- £27-28K (pro rata), part time 0.6 - a new dual-focused position will be responsible for identifying and researching potential corporates and Trust and Foundation funders to support our work, as well as identifying and profiling secondary schools and Multi Academy Trusts that would benefit from and be a good fit for our Young Writers Programme. Both roles have a closing date of Tuesday 27 May 2025. More information on our website, link in bio: https://firststory.org.uk/vacancies/ (fb)

Here's the fabulous winners of our annual 100 Word Story Competition, which again demonstrated the talent amongst our young writers. ⭐1st Place - 'Mission accomplished' by Charlie, Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent ⭐2nd Place - 'The Sky' by Ahmed, Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent ⭐3rd Place - 'Like It Was Once' by Sara Alexandra, Holland Park School ⭐Highly Commended entries by Kaylee, John Spendluffe Technology College, Lincs Tiliyah, Skinner's Academy, London Ruby,The Bulwell Academy, Nottingham Joshua, John Spendluffe Technology College, Lincs Ava, Longcroft School and Sixth Form College, Yorkshire Huge thanks to the team Vintage Books for judging the competition. Read more on our website: https://firststory.org.uk/100-word-story-competition-winners-2024-25/ (fb)