Education Coordinator
Join Our Team as an Education Coordinator!
Basic Salary: £14,117.74 (equivalent to £23,529.57 FTE)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term
Location: Head Office - Nottingham
Why Work With Us?
At Fostering People, we’re not just a fostering agency; we’re a community dedicated to transforming the lives of children. With over 20 years of experience and an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional support to our foster families and the children they care for.
What We Offer
- 30 days' 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
Your Role
As our new Education Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our young people receive the educational support they need to thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills in a nurturing environment focused on making a real difference.
What We’re Looking For
If you have a passion for education and experience in an educational or children's services setting, we want to hear from you! Here’s what you’ll need:
- A commitment to improving 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
- Ability to analyze and produce educational data
- Proficiency in maintaining the CHARMS database (training provided)
- Experience in delivering training to Foster Parents and staff
- Understanding of the Code of Practice and its implications for young people
- Experience supporting looked-after children and awareness of their challenges
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-agency team
- Experience in educational settings
- Capability to attend meetings and take minutes
- Experience in producing reports and administrative tasks
Why You Should Apply
This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to be part of a highly supportive team that is dedicated to excellence in fostering. Join us in our mission to empower young people and help them reach their full potential!
Our Commitment
Fostering People is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and has been recognized as a Disability Confident Employer by Jobcentre Plus. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
