The DSM Foundation is recruiting a sessional drug educator to join their team, delivering workshops to young people, drugs awareness sessions to parents, and training for teachers and other professionals. The role will be London-based. This exciting and rewarding role not only provides flexible and varied work, and the potential for future, ongoing work with the DSM Foundation, but also – and importantly – the opportunity to make a vital difference in the lives of young people and enable them to make safer choices about alcohol and drugs. Â
Suitable candidates will:Â
- Be passionate about supporting young people to make safer choices about drugs and alcohol;Â
- Have experience working with young people, ideally including in drug education;Â Â
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills;Â Â
- Be organised, punctual and reliable;Â
- Be able to work flexibly during school hours and term dates (around other commitments).Â
Key information:Â
- Training and mentoring will be provided as required, including evidence-based practice, underpinning knowledge, workshop facilitation and safeguarding;Â
- Hours will be paid on an hourly sessional basis and will be flexible around availability;Â
- Work will be offered across London on an ad hoc basis, arranged with notice, and between 2-8 hours per week (term-time) on average, although this cannot be guaranteed;Â
- Core delivery area is Greater London. Â
The job description and person specification can be accessed here, and the application form here (please note that this needs to be downloaded and completed before being submitted, rather than being completed online). If you have any questions, please contact admin@dsmfoundation.org.uk Â
 Closing date for applications: 1st February 2026 (midnight)Â
Interviews to be held: Week beginning 16th February 2026Â
