Children's University Coordinator

Salary
- **£24,159 - £25,366 per annum (Grade 3)**
- Location
- **Scunthorpe, England; Doncaster, England**

**The vacancy**

This role is working full-time, 35.5 hours per week - working 38 weeks per year. The pro rata salary is £21,450.40 - £22,522.08 Per annum

Scope and Purpose of the Role:

- Programme Development: Develop and implement the Children's University offer to schools and learning destinations across Doncaster and North Lincolnshire.
- Funding and Partnerships: Formulate successful funding bids and seek out local businesses through social responsibility schemes to finance outreach work.
- Extra-Curricular Activities: Design and implement extra-curricular clubs at Doncaster and North Lindsey Campuses.
- Parent Ambassador Project: Liaise with Pyramid schools to ensure the successful implementation of the Children's University Parent Ambassador project.
- Outreach Coordination: Oversee the coordination of all outreach work and actively market CU activities to ensure uptake aligns with departmental targets.

Essential Criteria:

- Experience working with children, young people, and parents.
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above).
- Experience working with stakeholders such as schools, businesses, and funders.
- Demonstrable experience in marketing and business development linked to successful promotion campaigns.
- Skills in formulating funding bids or developing strategies to create funding streams.
- Ability to multi-task, demonstrating initiative, self-motivation, problem-solving, and flexibility in a demanding work environment.
- Understanding of safeguarding issues within the context of children and young people.
- Commitment to the success of learners within a safe and positive learning environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

- Programme Coordination: Develop and enhance the CU offer, ensuring effective delivery and coordination of activities.
- Funding and Networking: Attend networking events and strategic meetings to secure funding and support for CU activities.
- Collaboration: Work with staff across Doncaster and North Lincolnshire College and University Campuses to develop in-house CU opportunities.
- Parent Engagement: Actively recruit and support Parent Ambassadors.
- Event Participation: Attend all CU graduation ceremonies and other events, which may include evening and weekend work.
- Professional Development: Engage in continuous professional development and participate in staff development activities.

Closing date: 6th January

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Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to_**_ _**_sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time._**

**About us**

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally

**Our values**

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.

These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.

**Ambition**

To achieve the highest standards.

**Support**

A caring, safe and inclusive environment.

**Partnership**

Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.

**Innovation**

We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.

**Responsibility**

We take individual and collective responsibility.

**Equality**

We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.