Education Coordinator

Join Our Team as an Education Coordinator!

Location: Head Office - Nottingham

Hours: 21 hours per week

Salary: £14,117.74 (pro-rated from £23,529.57 FTE)

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 transforming the lives of children. Since our inception in 2000, we have expanded our reach across various regions, 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 a trusted choice for Foster Parents.

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 to reach their full potential.

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).
• Completing reports for management meetings.
• Delivering training packages to Foster Parents and staff.
• Attending meetings and taking minutes for various discussions.
• Producing general ad-hoc reports and analyses.

About You

To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• A strong commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for looked-after children.
• Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with the ability to work independently while staying connected with team members and Foster Parents.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• 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 presentations.

Why Join Us?

By becoming part of our team, you will:

• Enjoy 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service.
• Benefit from Bank Holidays, a Company Pension, and Life Assurance (x2).
• Access an Employee Discount Scheme and Medical Cash Plan.
• Work in a highly supportive environment that values your growth and development.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and young people. We look forward to welcoming you to our dedicated team!

Note: The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus.