Education Coordinator
Join Our Team as an Education Coordinator!
Company: Fostering People
Role: Education Coordinator
Salary: £14,117.74 (£23,529.57 FTE)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Location: Head Office - Nottingham
Why Work With Us?
At Fostering People, we’re proud to have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted four times! With over 20 years of experience, we’re a community-based fostering agency dedicated to transforming children’s lives. Our journey began in 2000, and we’ve grown to serve communities across Scotland, the North East, North West, West Midlands, East of England, and Yorkshire.
We believe in providing exceptional personal support right in the heart of local communities. Our commitment to excellence has made us the preferred partner for many local authorities and foster parents alike.
Your Role
We’re looking for 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and advise on educational issues for looked-after children.
- Organize and analyze educational data to improve opportunities.
- Maintain and utilize the CHARMS database (training provided).
- Prepare reports for management meetings.
- Deliver training packages to foster parents and staff.
- Attend meetings and take minutes as required.
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you should have:
- A passion for improving educational opportunities for looked-after children.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- The ability to work independently while staying connected with team members.
- Experience in supporting looked-after children and understanding their challenges.
- Experience working in educational or children’s services settings.
- Confidence in collaborating with multi-agency teams.
Working Conditions & Benefits
We offer a supportive work environment with:
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with service.
- Bank Holidays.
- Company Pension.
- Life Assurance (x2).
- Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan.
- All benefits are pro-rated.
Join Us!
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a highly supportive team and contribute to a thriving fostering service that continues to grow and excel. If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of young people, we’d love to hear from you!
Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
