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

Location: Head Office - Nottingham

Why Fostering People?

At Fostering People, we’re 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 local authorities and a trusted choice for Foster Parents.

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 produce insightful reports.
• Maintain and utilize the CHARMS database (training provided).
• Deliver training packages to Foster Parents and staff.
• Attend meetings, take minutes, and contribute to discussions.
• Produce general ad-hoc reports and analyses.

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.
• Experience in supporting looked-after children and an understanding of their challenges.
• Experience working in educational or children’s services settings.
• The ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-agency team.
• Confidence in delivering training and presentations.

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 (2x salary).
• Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan.

All benefits will be pro-rated based on your working hours.

Join Us!

This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a high-performing fostering service that is continually evolving. 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. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.