Education Coordinator
Join Our Team as an Education Coordinator!
Basic Salary: £14,117.74 (pro-rated for 21 hours per week)
Full-Time Equivalent: £23,529.57
Hours: 21 hours per week
Location: Head Office - Nottingham
About Us
At Fostering People, we are proud to have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted four times! With over 20 years of experience, we are a community-based fostering agency dedicated to changing children's lives. Since our inception in 2000, we have expanded our reach across the UK, including Scotland, the North East, North West, West Midlands, East of England, and Yorkshire.
Our commitment to providing exceptional personal support has made us the preferred partner for many local authorities and foster parents alike. Join us in making a difference!
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Education Coordinator to join our fostering team in Nottingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills in a supportive environment focused on ensuring our young people receive the education they deserve.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Improving educational opportunities for looked-after children.
- Providing support and advice on educational issues.
- Maintaining and utilizing the CHARMS database (training provided).
- Delivering training packages to Foster Parents and staff.
- Producing reports and analyzing data related to children's education.
- Attending meetings and taking minutes for various discussions.
About You
To thrive in this role, you should possess:
- A commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for looked-after children.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- The ability to work independently while staying connected with team members and Foster Parents.
- Experience in supporting looked-after children and understanding the challenges they face.
- Experience working as part of a multi-agency team.
- Confidence in delivering training and producing reports.
Working Conditions & Benefits
We offer a supportive work environment with:
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service.
- Bank Holidays.
- Company Pension.
- Life Assurance (x2).
- Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan.
All benefits will be pro-rated based on your hours.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a highly performing fostering service that continues to grow and develop. If you are passionate about education and making a difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you!
Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
