Education Coordinator

Calliope Voices; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Education Coordinator to empower young refugees in Cambridge. This role involves leading an innovative education program that supports young individuals in achieving their academic goals and personal growth. You will creatively deliver educational content, coordinate volunteer efforts, and liaise with educational institutions to ensure successful outcomes for students. If you are a proactive and resilient individual with a strong commitment to making a difference, this opportunity allows you to play a vital role in transforming lives and fostering independence among young people.

Benefits

Cost of Living Allowance

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience coordinating services for young people.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the education program for young refugees.
• Recruit and supervise education volunteers effectively.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Creative Thinking

Education

Experience in Education Coordination

Experience with Young People

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to:Service Manager

Contract Type:Permanent

Location:Baca office, Cambridge, England with regular travel to locations where Bacas services are delivered.

Salary:£29,009 - £31,203 per annum for full time hours. Equivalent to £23,207 to £24,962 per annum for 30 hours. The role also comes with an allowance of £2301 (pro rata) for Cambridge cost of living.

Working hours: 30 hours a week.

About Baca:Baca is dedicated to supporting young refugees aged 16 to 18. Our mission is to empower these young individuals to become positive, independent contributors to society. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Education Coordinator to join our team and lead the delivery of our education program.

Overall Purpose:As the Education Coordinator, you will be responsible for leading, coordinating, and delivering Baca's education program. Your role will be crucial in enabling the young people we support to achieve a standard of English that allows them to enrol in local college courses and become empowered individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the education program creatively to meet the diverse needs of young people.
• Support the achievement of outcomes in line with Bacas Theory of Change, including improved physical and emotional wellbeing, increased engagement with education, employment, and training, social engagement, and personal safety.
• Review and develop the education program to ensure it meets the needs of young people and college course requirements.
• Liaise with colleges and education providers to support student enrolment and ongoing academic success.
• Recruit, train, support, and supervise education volunteers, including developing volunteer resources and training packs.
• Coordinate education support from volunteers, ensuring effective matching with young people and development of appropriate activities.
• Participate in meetings to deliver services effectively.
• Oversee the education volunteering budget and resources.
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation of volunteer activities.
• Maintain accurate records and databases, including monthly and end-of-year reports.
  
  

General Responsibilities

• Be a role model, practicing Bacas values.
• Play an active and supportive role within the organization.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to Bacas policies and procedures.
• Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice.
• Employ correct procedures for safeguarding incidences or concerns.
• Work flexible hours as needed.
  
  

Personal Specification

• Highly organized, able to work under pressure, and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Passionate, humble, disciplined, wise, determined, proactive, and a self-starter.
• Aligned with Bacas values and mission.
• Flexible and able to respond to change at short notice.
• Able to lead with hope, patience, calmness, and tenacity in challenging circumstances.
• Critical and creative thinker, able to innovate solutions and make challenging decisions.
• Resilient, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  
  

Experience And Skills

• Proven experience in a similar role, coordinating services for young people.
• Experience working constructively as part of a team.
• Experience analysing service delivery challenges and presenting solutions.
• Experience developing and managing volunteers.
• Strong organisational, project, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of issues faced by unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people.
• Ability to drive/travel to all service delivery locations.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
  
  

How to Apply:If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young asylum seekers and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. If suitably strong candidates are shortlisted before the deadline, in-person interviews will take place immediately after shortlisting.

Join us at Baca and help us support young people to rebuild their lives and achieve their dreams!