Schools Coordinator

2 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom NFP People Full time

Schools Coordinator

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Schools Coordinator (Impact Officer) to work as the primary link between partner schools and the CYUK programme.

This youth social action charity challenges 18 to 25-year-olds to tackle educational inequality through a year of full-time social action. As mentors, tutors and role models in schools, they support pupils growing up in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the UK.

There are two roles available – 5 days per week (OL16 4RX or WA14 1SR) and 3 days per week (M28 7JB).

Position: Schools Coordinator (internal title School Impact Officer)

Location: OL16 4RX or WA14 1SR - 5 days per week or M28 7JB – 3 days a week

Training Location: M12 6FZ - 1 day per week with occasional working from home

Hours: 5 days or 3 days per week, hours are 8:00-4:30 from Monday to Friday

Salary: £25,432 per annum pro rata (£15,259 for 60% part-time working hours)

Contract: 1 year contract with possibility of extension

Start Date: 12 August 2024 (some flexibility in this may exist)

Work Schedule: Term-time working (with the exception of the second half of August)

Closing Date: 9am on 7th August 2024, with last interviews taking place on the 9th August 2024.

The Role

We have a rewarding opportunity for a School Impact Officer to train, support and develop volunteers, monitor the programme through effective administration, data management and to build a deep partnership between the school and the charity.

The Impact Officer is based predominantly in a school and is the primary link between the partner schools and the programme and is the enabler of the programme delivery. You will support a team of volunteer mentors, who support school activities by coordinating, managing and evaluating the programme.

The Volunteer Mentors also complete a Leadership and Development programme and you will work with them on a professional development plan to chart their continuous professional development and ready them for employment.

The role is primarily a school-based post from Monday to Thursday and is office based on most Fridays. See locations above.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to be passionate about social change and serving a great cause. As the School Impact Officer, you will strive for excellence and support the core vision and values of the charity.

You will have:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong supervision skills, able to connect and communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders
  • The ability to understand school leadership priorities
  • Flexibility in your approach to meet volunteers and pupils developmental needs
  • The ability to cope well with multiple demands and to ask for support in ambiguous situations
  • Ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines delegate appropriately and apply problem-solving skills effectively
  • Good IT knowledge
  • A proactive attitude, with the ability to use initiative and a professional manner and approach

    Whilst not essential experience of working in a school or with schools would be an advantage in this role.

    If you want to make a real difference and believe that young people can change the world, we want to hear from you

    Please apply by uploading your CV and cover letter (two pages preferred) demonstrating your suitable experience, knowledge, skills and abilities and stating the postcode location you are interested in. Due to the high volume of CVs received, the charity can only respond back to the successful candidates.

    Employee Benefits

    As an organisation, particular emphasis is placed on fairness, well-being, and inclusion and offer a range of benefits for staff, including:

    • Great holiday entitlement
    • Training including degree-level qualifications
    • Pension scheme enrolment starts at 4% as standard, and employee contributions are matched up to 5%
    • Free eye tests and £20 off glasses
    • Interest-free travel season ticket loans
    • Interest-free bike loans under the "Cycle to Work Scheme"
    • Interest-free Loans to assist employees with welfare or financial hardship
    • 2 days per year to pursue volunteering opportunities and 2 days per year to support wellbeing
    • Regular all staff wellbeing sessions with external wellbeing experts
    • Reservist friendly employer - Bronze award
    • Laptop and mobile phone

      The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners including young people.

      Other areas of experience may include School Partnerships, School Partnerships Officer, School Partnerships Lead, School Impact Officer, School Impact, School, Primary School, Senior School, Early Years, EYF, Volunteer Recruitment, Teacher, Education, School Engagement, School Leadership, Volunteer Management, Volunteer, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Engagement, Lead, Teaching Assistant, Teaching, Youth, Secondary School Teacher, Trainee Teacher, Teacher, Youth Support, Family Support, Children's Support, Support Officer, EYF, Mentor, Youth Mentor, Volunteer Management, School Partnerships, School Liaison, Programme Officer, Programme Lead, Programme Support, Coordinator, Administrator.

      Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.


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