Education Coordinator
Margaret Clitherow Trust (MCT; Reg Charity No. 1163629) seeks to recruit a professional to ensure children with differential circumstances and/or complex needs can reach their full potential and meet their aspirations. This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive and relaxed multi-disciplinary team, undertaking challenging and highly interesting work.
Our vision:
MCT was founded in partnership with, and for the benefit of, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. We believe in a world where everyone is included and afforded respect, dignity and justice. There must be no exceptions on account of ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexuality, social background – or indeed anything else. We believe that this full inclusion is possible for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and we look forward to being part of a society where this is realised.
purpose and duties:
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children have the lowest educational attainment of all ethnic groups at all Key Stages (House of Commons, 2019). Our children, most especially those with Special Educational Needs, face multi-faceted barriers to accessing appropriate education and other statutory services. To that end, we are recruiting an Education Coordinator to:
- Work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team to empower children to reach their potential.
- Work with children, families and agencies to secure educational placements, SEN provision, consistent attendance and achievement.
- Develop strong relationships with education providers to tackle education inequalities and get the best outcomes for the children within communities.
Person specification:
The successful candidate will be committed to achieving excellent outcomes for clients and be aligned with the vision and values of the charity. They will be warm and compassionate, yet also able to demonstrate healthy boundaries and professionalism. They will have experience of successful work with children and an understanding of education systems. They will be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication, in addition to sound IT skills. They will have resilience – and a sense of humour is also a must!
Please note that we are looking for potential as much as experience in our recruitment.
Working at MCT:
We believe our team are our greatest asset, placing a premium on staff welfare and providing staff excellent professional development opportunities for people to take forward in their careers. Everyone demonstrates a personal commitment to serving others and working towards our vision. We are a relaxed and collaborative team, with a big sense of humour.
Start date
: ASAP
Location:
Hybrid with some home working. Office at Badgemore Park, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire. Some visits to clients throughout parts of Southern England.
Job type:
Part time, 0.6fte, 24 hours p.w.
There is the opportunity for a full-time position by combining this role with the Health and Social Care Coordinator vacancy (as also advertised).
Salary:
£17,184p.a. (£28,643 fte.)
Benefits
: pension scheme; personal training budget; generous paid holiday equivalent to 7 weeks plus p.a. bank holidays.
Please note we will be interviewing on a rolling basis, so it is advisable to submit your application as soon as you are able.
Applicants must have use of own car and a valid UK driving license.
MCT recognises it has no greater responsibility than to safeguard the children and vulnerable adults that it works with. Recruitment processes will include an enhanced DBS check.
You may have experience of the following: Youth Worker, Social Worker, Teacher, SENCO, Nursery Manager, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Education Welfare Officer, Early Help, Family Worker, Youth Offending Worker, Parenting Officer, Education Officer, Nurse, ISVA, IDVA, Advocate, Third Sector, Public Sector, Homelessness, Safeguarding, Healthcare, Education, Not for Profit, Care Coordinator, Service Coordinator, Charities, Volunteer Officer, Education Officer, Support Worker, Mentor, Tutor, Art Therapist, Drama Therapist, Counsellor.
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