Education Coordinator
Join Our Team as an Education Coordinator!
Basic Salary: £14,117.74 (pro-rated, £23,529.57 FTE)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Location: Head Office - Nottingham
Why Fostering People?
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 transforming the lives of children. 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 excellence has made us the preferred partner for many local authorities and foster parents alike.
Your Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and improve educational opportunities for looked-after children.
- Work independently while maintaining communication with team members and Foster Parents.
- Organize and analyze educational data to support children’s learning.
- 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 for various discussions and investigations.
- Produce ad-hoc reports and analyses as needed.
What We’re Looking For
You should have:
- A passion for improving educational opportunities for looked-after children.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Experience in supporting looked-after children and understanding the challenges they face.
- Experience working in a multi-agency team.
- Confidence in delivering training and presentations.
- The ability to work independently while staying connected with the team.
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.
Join Us!
This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a high-performing fostering service that is continually growing and evolving. If you are ready to make 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.
